Jejunal volvulus masquerading as peptic ulcer disease in an adult: A case report

Ugboma Enighe W; Aghedo Kawa L; Akagbue Vivian N

doi:10.30574/gscarr.2025.22.2.0037

Jejunal volvulus masquerading as peptic ulcer disease in an adult: A case report

Ugboma Enighe W ¹, Aghedo Kawa L ¹ and Akagbue Vivian N ^{2, *}

1 Department of Radiology, University of Port Harcourt, Teaching Hospital. Nigeria.

2 Department of Radiology, Rivers State University Teaching Hospital.

Research Article

GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, 2025, 22(02), 080-087.

Article DOI: 10.30574/gscarr.2025.22.2.0037

DOI url: https://doi.org/10.30574/gscarr.2025.22.2.0037

Publication history

Received on 15 December 2024; revised on 01 February 2025; accepted on 04 February 2025

Abstract

This case reports small bowel volvulus (SBV) in a 45-years old male, initially misdiagnosed as an acute peptic ulcer exacerbation. The patient presented with non-specific symptoms, and initial imaging studie were unremarkable, delaying diagnosis. Further radiological investigations (CT) showed bowel obstruction with pneumatosis intestinali and ascites. Jejunal volvulus with necrosis, necessitating resection and anastomosis, was noted during emergency laparotomy.

This case shows the need for a high index of suspicion regarding SBV prevention and management to improve patient outcomes.

Keywords

Small Bowel Volvulus; Misdiagnosis; Computered Tomography; Intestinal Ischemia; Emergency Surgery

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Ugboma Enighe W, Aghedo Kawa L and Akagbue Vivian N. Jejunal volvulus masquerading as peptic ulcer disease in an adult: A case report. GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, 2025, 22(2), 080-087. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/gscarr.2025.22.2.0037

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