Interesting Rare Cases

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Laparoscopic Resection for Intestinal Obstruction Due to Koch’s Stricture

By Dr. Dharmesh Dhanani, Advanced GI & Laparoscopic Surgeon Clinical Presentation A 20-year-old male presented to the emergency department with: Acute abdominal pain Persistent vomiting Abdominal distension Inability to pass flatus or stools On examination and imaging, features were consistent with acute intestinal obstruction, likely due to a distal small […]

Life-Saving Emergency Surgery: A Case of Abdominal Penetrating Injury by Metal Hook

Introduction In trauma surgery, timing is everything. The following case highlights how rapid assessment, precise diagnosis, and timely surgical intervention saved the life of a young patient who sustained a severe abdominal injury due to an accidental air fire incident involving a metal hook (commonly referred to as Khili). Case […]

Emergency Surgery in a High-Risk Cirrhotic Patient: A Case of Precision and Teamwork

We recently managed a highly complex case that showcases the importance of swift decision-making, surgical skill, and multidisciplinary care. A 75-year-old male with known Liver Cirrhosis presented to our emergency department with acute abdominal pain, vomiting, and a distended abdomen. On clinical examination and imaging, he was diagnosed with a […]