Ileocecal knotting in a young man: A very rare and unique cause of intestinal obstruction

Abstract

Abstract Ileocecal knitting should be considered as a differential diagnosis of small intestinal obstruction. Aggressive resuscitation and early surgery will be life‐saving. One should anticipate finding extensive bowel gangrene which requires aggressive resection.

Keywords

• intestinal obstruction
• knotting
• shock
• short bowel syndrome