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ArticleEinstein (Sao Paulo, Brazil)2026

Postoperative intestinal obstruction caused by staple-related internal hernia after laparoscopic appendectomy: a case report.

Francisco Cesar Martins Rodrigues, Rafaela Reynol Rodrigues, Lucas Chiba Kamergorodsky, Gil Kamergorodsky

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Article in Einstein (Sao Paulo, Brazil), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Francisco Cesar Martins RodriguesDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0006-0403-3274
Rafaela Reynol RodriguesFaculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0003-5559-4002
Lucas Chiba KamergorodskyFaculdade Israelita de Ciências da Saúde Albert Einstein, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-3177-4600
Gil KamergorodskyDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5170-6597

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Abstract

Postoperative intestinal obstruction is most commonly associated with adhesions but may also arise from unusual causes such as surgical staples adhering to adjacent structures. Although the use of endoscopic staplers in laparoscopic appendectomy is effective and generally safe, it can occasionally result in complications, including intestinal obstruction. We report the case of a 41-year-old woman who underwent surgical treatment for pelvic endometriosis, including appendectomy, and subsequently developed intestinal obstruction caused by an internal hernia formed by the entrapment of a surgical staple from the appendiceal suture line in the jejunal loop. The patient recovered uneventfully after laparoscopic release and removal of staple, with complete resolution of symptoms. This case underscores the importance of vigilance during staple application and reinforces the need for continued improvements in stapling techniques to prevent similar complications.

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AppendectomyInternal HerniaIntestinal ObstructionLaparoscopyPostoperative ComplicationsSurgical StaplingAdultEndometriosisFemaleHumansTreatment Outcome

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PMCPMC12714073

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