[Pleuroperitoneal Communication Using Intraoperative Imaging with Indocyanine Green Fluorescence: Report of a Case].

A 46-year-old man was treated with ascites due to idiopathic portal hypertension. Chest X-ray showed a massive pleural effusion on the right side. Also, contrast-enhanced ultrasonography showed that contrast medium was effusing from abdominal cavity into the thoracic cavity via diaphragm. He was diagnosed with pleuroperitoneal communication. Thoracoscopic surgery was performed and thoracoscope revealed ascites with indocyanine green (ICG) drained from multiple cystic area in the central tendon of the diaphragm. After suturing with non-absorbable thread with reinforcement, the whole diaphragm was covered with a polyglycolic acid sheet and fibrin glue. Postoperatively, there was no reaccumulation of pleural effusion. ICG fluorescence intraoperative imaging was an useful method in detecting the pleural holes.

Laparoscopically treated bowel obstruction secondary to a lesser omental hernia resulting from a previous laparoscopic total colectomy for ulcerative colitis: A report of two cases.

Lesser omental hernias are rare; however, they should be considered in symptomatic bowel obstruction subsequent to a subtotal or total colectomy. This report describes two cases of recurrent bowel obstruction secondary to lesser omental hernias after laparoscopic total colectomies for ulcerative colitis. Initially, these patients had been treated conservatively; however, due to symptom recurrence, surgical intervention was decided on. In both cases, laparoscopic surgery revealed lesser omental hernias. The small bowel, which had entered from the dorsal aspect of the stomach, was returned to the original position, and the lesser omentum was closed. The patients were discharged uneventfully, with no recurrent bowel obstruction during the follow-up period. These cases highlight the importance of including internal hernias in the differential diagnosis relative to recurrent bowel obstruction, in patient subpopulations with a prior history of a subtotal or total colectomy. Confirmation by computed tomography is preferable.

An indocyanine green fluorescence-guided operation for diagnosing and treating pleuroperitoneal communication.

Pleuroperitoneal communication occurs when ascites moves from the abdominal cavity to the pleural cavity via a diaphragmatic fistula. Managing large pleural fluid volumes is challenging, often requiring an operation. Identifying small diaphragmatic fistulas during the operation can be problematic, but ensuring their detection improves outcomes. This video tutorial presents a recent empirical case in which we successfully identified and closed a pleuroperitoneal contact using a thoracoscopic surgical procedure aided by indocyanine green fluorescence imaging. The patient, a 66-year-old woman, was hospitalized due to acute dyspnoea from a right thoracic pleural effusion during hepatic ascites treatment for cirrhosis. Because ascites decreased with pleural fluid drainage, surgical intervention was considered due to suspicion of a pleuroperitoneal connection. During the operation, indocyanine green was injected intraperitoneally, and near-infrared fluorescence-guided thoracoscopy pinpointed the location of the diaphragmatic fistula. The fistula was sutured and reinforced with a polyglycolic acid sheet and fibrin glue. Detecting the fistula intraoperatively is crucial to prevent recurrence, and the indocyanine green fluorescence method is a safe and effective technique for detecting small fistulas.

Primary Omental Torsion in Children in the Laparoscopy Era: What Have we Learned so far?

BACKGROUND/AIM: Primary omental torsion is uncommon, mimicking appendicitis and other acute abdominal pathologies. It often escapes diagnosis on imaging investigation or conventional open laparotomy. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of laparoscopy on the various parameters of this entity, including incidence, diagnosis, and treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A systematic review was performed, including PubMed and Scopus databases, without a time limit, following the PRISMA principles. A total of 16 articles from January 2000 to December 2023, corresponding to 56 children with primary omental torsion, complied with the research criteria. RESULTS: Primary omental torsion was associated with obesity. Symptoms were right abdomen oriented, often compared to those of acute appendicitis. Preoperative ultrasound displayed low diagnostic accuracy, whereas computerized tomography diagnosed only two thirds of cases. In all patients, the vermiform appendix was normal. CONCLUSION: Laparoscopy affected both diagnosis and treatment of primary omental torsion in children. Easy peritoneal cavity access rendered possible the diagnosis of cases previously discharged as abdominal pain of unknown etiology. Combined with the increased pediatric obesity, it also affected primary omental torsion incidence. The recent pathogenetic theories may be better supported today, as laparoscopy provides a detailed view in situ, and facilitates harvesting of fat tissue from the omentum for molecular investigation. The diagnostic efficiency of laparoscopy is superior to ultrasonography and computerized tomography. Finally, the removal of the ischemic omentum is technically easier compared to the open laparotomy alternative with all the technical difficulties of traction of a vulnerable hemorrhagic tissue through a small incision.

Giant intraperitoneal non-pancreatic pseudocyst: a case report.

INTRODUCTION: Non-pancreatic pseudocysts are rare lesions that typically form from the omentum and mesentery. These cysts have a thick fibrotic wall made up of fibrous tissue and may show signs of calcifications and inflammatory changes. The fluid inside them can vary, ranging from hemorrhage and pus to serous or sometimes chylous content. In most cases, these cysts appear as a result of trauma, surgery, or infection. CASE PRESENTATION: A 35-year-old male patient from Ethiopia presented with swelling in his lower abdomen that had been present for 2 years. Initially, the swelling was small but gradually increased in size. The patient experienced frequent urination but no pain or difficulty during urination, urgency, intermittent urination, or blood in the urine. The swelling was initially painless but became painful 2 months prior to his presentation. Abdominal computed tomography scans revealed a well-defined, lobulated peritoneal lesion measuring 16 × 12 × 10 cm, consisting primarily of fluid-filled cysts with a thick, enhancing wall and septa. Additionally, there was a large, heterogeneous enhancing soft tissue component measuring 8 × 6 cm. As a result, the cystic mass was surgically removed in its entirety with partial removal of the bladder wall, and the patient was discharged in an improved condition. CONCLUSION: Primary non-pancreatic pseudocysts are extremely rare lesions that must be differentiated from other possible causes of cystic lesions within the peritoneal or retroperitoneal regions. Surgeons should be aware of the potential occurrence of these lesions, which may have an unknown origin.

Unusual case of retroperitoneal hematoma and duodenal ulcerative bleeding after nephrectomy: Case report.

RATIONALE: Retroperitoneal hematomas are relatively common in patients undergoing nephrectomy. Herein, we report an unusual case involving a giant retroperitoneal hematoma and subsequent duodenal ulcerative bleeding following a radical nephrectomy. PATIENT CONCERNS: A 77-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital for lower back pain, and she had severe right hydronephrosis and a urinary tract infection. DIAGNOSES: The patient was diagnosed and confirmed as high-grade urothelial carcinoma. INTERVENTIONS: After ineffective conservative treatments, a right radical nephrectomy and ureteral stump resection were performed. The patient received proton pump inhibitors to prevent stress ulcer formation and bleeding. On the first day post-surgery, she had normal gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy findings. On the second day post-surgery, abdominal computed tomography revealed a retroperitoneal hematoma. Notably, 14 days post-surgery, massive GI bleeding occurred, and GI endoscopy identified an almost perforated ulcer in the bulbar and descending duodenum. OUTCOMES: The patient died on day 15 after surgery. LESSONS: Duodenal ulceration and bleeding might occur following a retroperitoneal hematoma in patients treated with nephrectomy. Timely intervention may prevent duodenal ulcers and complications, and thus could be a promising life-saving intercession.

Giant peritoneal loose body and its protein composition: a case report.

Peritoneal loose body (PLB) is a kind of lesions located in the abdominal cavity or pelvic cavity, which is rare and difficult to diagnose. The diameter of PLB is mostly 0.5-2.5 cm. Most PLBS are asymptomatic. Here we reported a case of giant PLB in the pelvis and analyzed its structure and protein composition. Surgical exploration revealed a white oval mass (4.5*4*3 cm) in the pelvic cavity. After the mass was removed, the symptoms of hematuria disappeared and the patient was discharged on the second postoperative day. Histochemical staining showed that PLB was mainly composed of collagen and scattered calcification. The protein components of PLB were detected by proteome analysis, and a variety of proteins related to collagen deposition and calcification were identified in PLB.

Primary cystic echinococcosis of the peritoneum: a case report.

BACKGROUND: Peritoneal cystic echinococcosis happens usually after traumatic rupture or after surgical treatment. Primary peritoneal cystic echinococcosis is a very rare case that constitutes a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. CASE REPORT: A 30-year-old Tunisian man was admitted for hypogastric pain since 4 months. He has a 10 cm hypogastric mass. Biological-tests were normal. A computed tomography Scan showed a cystic mass on the pelvis measuring 13 × 17 cm without echinococcosis cyst in the liver. The patient was operated and we found a cystic mass of 17 cm located on the Douglas cul-de-sac that suggest a pelvic hydatid cyst. We have performed an aspiration of the cyst confirms the diagnosis followed by injection of hypertonic solution, extarction of the germinal layer and a maximal reduction of the pericyst. The postoperative course was uneventful. CONCLUSION: Trough our case, we try to focus on the diagnosis and therapeutic options of this rare entity that we should think of in front of a patient with isolated peritoneal cyst especially in endemic country.

[Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Intraoperative Imaging for Fistula Identification of Pleuroperitoneal Communication by Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis:Report of a Case].

A 64-year-old female with chronic renal failure had been receiving continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). She developed acute hydrothorax in the right pleural cavity 1 year after the commencement of CAPD. Scintigraphy revealed a diagnosis of pleuroperitoneal communication, and we performed video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. We infused a dialysis solution containing indocyanine green (ICG) through CAPD catheter. Near-infrared fluorescence thoracoscopy revealed a fistula that could not be identified by white light. We sutured the fistula covered with a polyglycolic acid sheet and fibrin glue. The CAPD was able to be resumed 8 days after surgery, and there was no recurrence of pleural effusion 10 months since surgery. Identification of the diaphragmatic fistula is important in the treatment of pleuroperitoneal communication. This technique using near-infrared fluorescence thoracoscopy with ICG was useful in identifying the fistula, and it emitted sufficient fluorescence even at low concentration ICG.

Management of uroperitoneum through combination of conservative and surgical treatments in two colts.

Background: Ruptures of the urinary bladder and urachus are the most frequent cause of uroperitoneum in foals. Surgical correction is often the first treatment choice, however, nonsurgical methods, such as urine removal via urinary catheters and abdominal drains, have been successfully performed in foals. Case Description: Two foals were referred to the Equine Perinatology Unit for suspicion of uroperitoneum. The diagnosis was confirmed by hematobiochemical and ultrasound examinations, thus cystorrhaphy and cystoplasty were attempted. Surgeons found a lesion in the dorsocranial margin of the bladder (Case 1) and a tear in the pelvic urethra (Case 2); in the first case, the defect was routinely repaired, while the last lesion was impossible to repair due to its localization. A urinary catheter was left in place in both cases. Uroperitoneum recurred 72 hours after the surgery in both foals: a second surgical correction was not recommended due to the localization of the tears and conservative treatment, with the placement of a 32F chest tube in the most ventral part of the abdomen, was preferred. Abdominal drains were removed 5-7 days after surgery, while urinary catheters were left in place for up to 7-8 days. Colts' conditions improved during hospitalizations. Two months after bladder surgery, Case 1 was euthanized due to multiple adhesions between the small intestine and the abdominal wall. Case 2 was still alive one year postoperatively. Conclusion: Although it cannot be considered the first choice for the treatment of uroperitoneum in the foal, nonsurgical treatment was successful in both cases in the short-term follow-up. However, the prognosis should be cautious due to the risk of long-term complications. Conservative management may be used to manage bladder/urethral tears that cannot be solved by surgery.

Hydrocele and endometriosis of the canal of Nuck in two adults: a look at the imaging features.

We present a report of two adult females who presented to the surgery clinic at different time frames in our hospital with a swelling in the inguinal region. The swelling was painful for one of our patients. The first patient was evaluated with a contrast-enhanced CT and an MRI, while the second patient underwent a ultrasonography and an MRI. Imaging revealed the structure to be cystic in nature and confirmed the diagnosis as a hydrocele of the canal of Nuck in both patients. Our second patient was also found to have concomitant endometriosis, with internal septations seen in the hydrocele. Aspiration revealed altered blood with haemosiderin deposition, which established a diagnosis of endometriosis of the canal of Nuck. The first patient underwent excision, while the second patient refused a surgical approach and opted for medical management for endometriosis.

Gastrotomy followed by gastrorrhaphy as a reliable and more physiologic technique for inducing peritoneal adhesion in rats.

OBJECTIVE: this research objective was to develop a new peritoneal adhesion animal model that would lead to adhesions formation in all operated animals, simple and reproducible, associated with maintenance the animal's health. METHODS: eighteen adult male Wistar rats (Rattus norvegicus) were randomly distributed into three groups: Control Group (anatomical and clinical parameters), Sham Group (delicate manipulation of the stomach and exposure of the peritoneal cavity to ambient air) and Surgery Group (gastrotomy followed by gastrorrhaphy). The animals were analyzed and classificated macroscopically according to two adhesion classification models and differences between groups were considered significant when p<0.05. RESULTS: the six animals in the control group had no peritoneal adhesions, three of the six animals in the sham group had focal peritoneal adhesions, and all animals in the surgery group (gastrotomy followed by gastrorraphy) had firm peritoneal adhesions. All adhesions found were macroscopically quantified and microscopically confirmed, without carrying out a microscopic classification of the adhesions. CONCLUSION: the new model developed of gastrotomy followed by gastrorrhaphy, proved to be safe and efficient to induce and study peritoneal adhesions.

Post-myomectomy omental infarction: a case report.

BACKGROUND: Omental Infarction (OI) is uncommon and mimics common causes of acute abdomen. It is important to differentiate it from other abdominal conditions that require emergency management. It was first reported in literature in 1896 and about 400 cases have been reported till date. CASE PRESENTATION: We reported on a 41 year-old Para 0+0 Ibo house wife who presented with 10 years history of supra-pubic mass and five months history of excessive menstrual flow. After physical examination, a diagnosis of symptomatic uterine fibroid was made. She had myomectomy and the raw surface created after the excision of the myomas was covered with omentum. Wound infection developed on the 8th post-operative day leading to a wound breakdown and later partial extrusion of infarcted omental tissue through the dehisced wound. During re-exploration, the infarcted omental tissue was extracted and the residual abdominal abscess was drained. Surgical site wound infection occurred on the 3rd day after re-operation and a sub-acute intestinal obstruction developed on the 4th day thereafter which responded to conservative management. CONCLUSION: Careful surgical technique is imperative when utilizing the omentum for reconstructive abdominal surgery. Torsion of the omentum and creation of excess tension while using the omentum for reconstructive procedures should be avoided and increase awareness of this uncommon disease condition by the surgeon is also important. This case is to report a rare finding of omental infarction following myomectomy.

Mechanisms and Therapeutic Approaches for Peritoneal Adhesions: A Comprehensive Review.

Peritoneal adhesions are responsible for several and sometimes severe clinical phenotypes remaining a major problem for many patients today. Adhesions are formed within the peritoneal cavity as a result of surgery, inflammation, or injury and can cause a range of clinical symptoms, including abdominal pain, small bowel obstruction, infertility, and other complications. The incidence of peritoneal adhesions remains high as it is estimated that more than 50% of patients who undergo abdominal surgery will develop adhesions. Although advancements in surgical techniques and perioperative management have been developed, the risk of adhesion formation cannot be eliminated, and thus, the development of effective prevention strategies and treatments remains a priority in the field of surgery. In this review, we summarize the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in the peritoneal adhesions, but also the experimental therapy approaches that have been investigated toward a solution to their possible clinical phenotypes.

The preventive effect of omega-3 fish oil on peritoneal adhesion formation.

INTRODUCTION: Postoperative peritoneal adhesions formed after abdominal surgery still continue to exist as an unresolved health problem. AIM: The aim of the present study is to examine whether omega -3 fish oil has a preventive effect on postoperative peritoneal adhesions. METHODS: Twenty-one female Wistar-Albino rats were separated into 3 groups (sham, control, and experimental group), each consisting of 7 rats. In sham group, only laparotomy was performed. Both in control and experimental group rats; the right parietal peritoneum and cecum were traumatized to form petechiae. Following this procedure, unlike the control group, the abdomen was irrigated with omega-3 fish oil in the experimental group. Rats were re-explored on the 14th postoperative day and adhesions were scored. Tissue samples and blood samples were taken for histopathological and biochemical analysis. RESULTS: None of the omega-3 fish oil given rats developed macroscopically postoperative peritoneal adhesion (P=0.005). Omega-3 fish oil formed an anti-adhesive lipid barrier on injured tissue surfaces. Microscopic evaluation revealed diffuse inflammation with excessive connective tissue and fibroblastic activity in control group rats while foreign body reactions were common in omega-3 given rats. The mean amount of hydroxyproline in samples from injured tissues was significantly lower in omega-3 given rats than in control rats. (P=0.004). CONCLUSION: Intraperitoneal application of omega-3 fish oil prevents postoperative peritoneal adhesions by forming an anti-adhesive lipid barrier on injured tissue surfaces. However, further studies are needed to determine whether this adipose layer is permanent or will be resorbed over time.

A Case of a Fixed Giant Peritoneal Loose Body outside the Peritoneum and near the Rectovesical Excavation.

A peritoneal loose body (PLB) is tissue completely separated from other intraperitoneal organs. It is rare and usually found incidentally during laparotomy, examination, or autopsy. PLBs are usually located free in the peritoneal cavity and not in the extraperitoneal space. They are thought to originate when epiploic appendices are released into the abdominal cavity after ischemic necrosis. We report a case of a giant PLB outside the peritoneal cavity, adjacent to the rectovesical excavation, that was identified preoperatively inan asymptomatic 83-year-old man undergoing evaluation for cholecystolithiasis. Computed tomography revealed a mass with well-defined margins in the rectovesical excavation. The mass (diameter, 60 mm) consisted of a calcified core and peripheral soft tissue and did not appear to invade adjacent organs. Although there were no symptoms or tumor growth over time, we scheduled a laparoscopic extraction for definitive diagnosis. On laparoscopic exploration, a white ovoid mass was found in the rectovesical excavation; there was no invasion of adjacent organs. We diagnosed a giant PLB. Postoperative recovery was uneventful. Most PLBs are asymptomatic and do not require surgery, except when symptoms are present, when the PLB is large, or when malignancy is suspected. PLB is rarely extraperitoneal and is usually freely mobile; however, in our patient, it was fixed and outside the abdominal cavity, near the rectovesical fossa. Although it could not be diagnosed preoperatively as being extraperitoneal, imaging findings were typical of PLB; thus, it was possible to remove the mass laparoscopically without bowel resection.

Intra-Peritoneal Pseudocyst as a Rare Complication After Peritoneal Dialysis: The Use of a Staged Surgical Approach in Management.

Despite its numerous benefits, peritoneal dialysis (PD) can rarely result in dangerous and even life-threatening complications, including peritonitis, hernias, encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS), and rarely peritoneal pseudocysts. Herein, we present a rare case of a giant intra-peritoneal pseudocyst that presented four months following the discontinuation of a 5-year course of complicated PD. Despite the initially successful drainages, the patient's symptoms continued to recur, and the imaging findings were concerning for underlying neoplastic processes. As such, a staged surgical approach was performed, starting with a diagnostic laparoscopy and was subsequently followed with cyst excision and marsupialization to the peritoneal cavity. While previous reports of such rare pseudocyst have been documented in the literature as a complication of PD, to our knowledge, this is the second case of pseudocyst formation to occur months after the discontinuation of PD therapy. This case emphasizes the importance of close follow-up in PD patients and showcases how a staged surgical approach can be utilized to accurately diagnose and manage such complicated cases.