Publications by authors named "Michihiro Orihata"
Article Synopsis
- * After undergoing laparoscopic surgery for adhesive ileus, she was encouraged by the success of the procedure to reconsider and accept palliative surgery, which included laparoscopic-assisted gastrectomy and partial hepatectomy.
- * Although she ultimately developed more liver metastases and passed away 8 months later, she maintained her ability to eat and perform daily activities until her death, highlighting the importance of patient-centered care and decision-making in end-of-life scenarios.
Background: While thrombosis is a well-known complication of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection, reports on intestinal necrosis due to intestinal ischemia caused by thrombosis are extremely rare. We herein report a case of intestinal necrosis due to multiple thrombosis in a COVID-19 patient.
Case Presentation: The patient was a 64-year-old man.
Background: Ileus is quite a common disease, but is associated with various causes. As far as we know, there have only been one case of ileus due to inverted bladder diverticulum, which is extremely rare.
Case Presentation: The patient was a 53-year-old male.