Salmonella typhimurium as a Rare Cause of Small Bowel Obstruction

Authors

Sunny Sandhu, Department of Internal Medicine; University of California, San Francisco – Fresno, Fresno, CAFollow
Dhuha Alhankawi, Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology; University of California, San Francisco – Fresno, Fresno, CA
Devang Prajapati, Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology; University of California, San Francisco – Fresno, Fresno, CA

Abstract

Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is an extremely common condition for hospitalization throughout the world. Although most causes of are due to post-operative adhesions, there are much less common causes which remain important to consider as differentials due to diagnostic and treatment implications. To the best of our knowledge, we are presenting the first case of SBO caused by Salmonella typhimurium induced terminal ileitis. We discuss how certain characteristics on CT imaging along with culture data led to our diagnosis and successful treatment.

Recommended Citation

Sandhu, Sunny; Alhankawi, Dhuha; and Prajapati, Devang (2022) "Salmonella typhimurium as a Rare Cause of Small Bowel Obstruction," Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives: Vol. 12: Iss. 4, Article 22.
DOI: 10.55729/2000-9666.1084
Available at: https://scholarlycommons.gbmc.org/jchimp/vol12/iss4/22