[Chronic ileus following iatrogenic reversal of the small intestine]. / Kronisk ileus efter iatrogen reversering af tyndtarmen.

ABSTRACT

We report a case of inadvertent reversal of the entire small intestine leading to severe complications and long-standing ileus. The clinical diagnosis was confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging and laparotomy. The patient was cured by surgical re-reversal of the bowel. Care should be taken to mark the bowel ends when multiple simultaneous bowel resections are performed.