Unmasking the “Braided” Bowel: Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction—A Case Report
Chun-Heng Hung, Chung-Ta Lee, Po-Chuan Chen · 2026
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Chun-Heng Hung, Chung-Ta Lee, and Po-Chuan Chen present a 2026 case of chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction with an unusual appearance. The condition mimics a mechanical blockage even though no physical obstruction exists. Their patient, a man in his late thirties with no prior abdominal surgery, arrived with high-grade obstruction and early signs of reduced blood flow.
Emergency surgery revealed a braided, dough-twist pattern in the distal small bowel, and the segment was removed. Tissue analysis showed severe wasting of the outer muscle layer with nerves intact, confirming the muscle-based form of the disease. He recovered well with improved nutrition. The authors highlight surgical judgement and full tissue profiling.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Chun-Heng Hung, Chung-Ta Lee, Po-Chuan Chen |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 29 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |