Laparoscopic Drainage of Mesenteric Abscess - Case Study
By, Dr Harsh Sheth, Bariatric Surgeon in Mumbai
1. OVERVIEW
Laparoscopy is a procedure that examines the organs of the abdomen. A narrow-illuminated tube with a video camera is used in laparoscopy. A laparoscope is a name for the tube. It is inserted into a small cut or incision in the stomach. The images from the video camera can be viewed on a computer screen.
Laparoscopy has the advantage of being minimally invasive, involving a small cut in the stomach. Compared to open surgery, laparoscopy usually takes less time and has a quicker recovery.
Dr. Harsh Sheth
Laparoscopic and Gastrointestinal Surgery
IV. PATIENT DETAILS
Age : 25
V. SYMPTOMS
Pain in the right lower abdomen
VI. TEST PERFORMED
CT scan- revealed collection in the mesentery in the right iliac fossa, most likely suggestive of a mesenteric abscess/hematoma. No evidence of appendicular/colonic pathology.
VII. DIAGNOSIS
Mesenteric abscess
VIII. TREATMENT
Laparoscopic drainage of mesenteric abscess
IX. DESCRIPTION OF THE TREATMENT
Dr. Harsh recommended a CT scan to investigate the root cause of the abdominal pain. The CT scan diagnosed a mesenteric abscess. Dr. Harsh informed the patient about the condition and suggested laparoscopy to treat it.
Dr. Harsh immediately admitted the patient. Further, he performed a laparoscopy to drain the abscess; the surgery was successful. Dr. Harsh prescribed some post-operative medications to the patient. The patient experienced minimal pain and recovered within few days.
X. PATIENT’S FEEDBACK
Dr. Harsh Sheth was very thorough in his diagnostic approach, recommended immediate admission, and solved the problem effortlessly. My post-operative recovery was quick. All the credit goes to Dr. Harsh Sheth and his team for the same.
