ISSN 2734-245X
 
2024, Vol: 3, Issue: 2
3 / 2Current Issue Online FirstArchiveAims and ScopeMost Accessed ArticlesMost Downloaded ArticlesMost Cited Articles
Required files to be uploaded

COVER LETTER TEMPLATE
FIRST PAGE FILE

Case Report
Online Published: 09 Aug 2024
 


Missed Diagnosis of Heart Failure as Intestinal Obstruction: A Case Report

Omonigho G. Orhe, Ekokidolor O. Emuoghenerue, Eguono M. Ebereghwa, Ebiringa B. Anyanwu.


Abstract
Reports of major surgical interventions based on incorrect diagnoses have raised significant concerns within the medical community. These errors expose patients to the inherent risks of surgery, including complications from general anaesthesia, challenges with blood transfusions, the potential for wound sepsis, and the risk of septicaemia if aseptic techniques are not meticulously followed. Instances of wrong-site amputations and confusion over surgical sites, such as herniorrhaphy locations, have been documented.

This paper presents a case of a missed diagnosis leading to an unnecessary exploratory laparotomy in an adult male patient initially diagnosed with intestinal obstruction due to severe abdominal pain. Intraoperative findings revealed no abdominal pathology, and the correct diagnosis of tender hepatomegaly secondary to congestive cardiac failure was established. The patient recovered well after the proper treatment regimen was initiated.

This case highlights the critical need for accurate diagnosis to avoid unnecessary surgical risks and prompts reflection on how many similar cases may have had less fortunate outcomes.

Key words: Misdiagnosis, Heart Failure, Intestinal Obstruction, Surgical Intervention, Case Report


 
ARTICLE TOOLS
Abstract
PDF Fulltext
How to cite this articleHow to cite this article
Citation Tools
Related Records
 Articles by Omonigho G. Orhe
Articles by Ekokidolor O. Emuoghenerue
Articles by Eguono M. Ebereghwa
Articles by Ebiringa B. Anyanwu
on Google
on Google Scholar


How to Cite this Article
Pubmed Style

Orhe OG, Emuoghenerue EO, Ebereghwa EM, Anyanwu EB. Missed Diagnosis of Heart Failure as Intestinal Obstruction: A Case Report. crjmed. Online First: 09 Aug, 2024. doi:10.5455/CRJMED.183683

Web Style

Orhe OG, Emuoghenerue EO, Ebereghwa EM, Anyanwu EB. Missed Diagnosis of Heart Failure as Intestinal Obstruction: A Case Report. https://www.crjmed.com/?mno=183683 [Access: April 03, 2025]. doi:10.5455/CRJMED.183683

AMA (American Medical Association) Style

Orhe OG, Emuoghenerue EO, Ebereghwa EM, Anyanwu EB. Missed Diagnosis of Heart Failure as Intestinal Obstruction: A Case Report. crjmed. Online First: 09 Aug, 2024. doi:10.5455/CRJMED.183683


Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Orhe OG, Emuoghenerue EO, Ebereghwa EM, Anyanwu EB. Missed Diagnosis of Heart Failure as Intestinal Obstruction: A Case Report. crjmed, [cited April 03, 2025]; Online First: 09 Aug, 2024. doi:10.5455/CRJMED.183683


Harvard Style

Orhe, O. G., Emuoghenerue, . E. O., Ebereghwa, . E. M. & Anyanwu, . E. B. (2024) Missed Diagnosis of Heart Failure as Intestinal Obstruction: A Case Report. crjmed, Online First: 09 Aug, 2024. doi:10.5455/CRJMED.183683


Turabian Style

Orhe, Omonigho G., Ekokidolor O. Emuoghenerue, Eguono M. Ebereghwa, and Ebiringa B. Anyanwu. 2024. Missed Diagnosis of Heart Failure as Intestinal Obstruction: A Case Report. Cross River Journal of Medicine, Online First: 09 Aug, 2024. doi:10.5455/CRJMED.183683


Chicago Style

Orhe, Omonigho G., Ekokidolor O. Emuoghenerue, Eguono M. Ebereghwa, and Ebiringa B. Anyanwu. "Missed Diagnosis of Heart Failure as Intestinal Obstruction: A Case Report." Cross River Journal of Medicine Online First: 09 Aug, 2024. doi:10.5455/CRJMED.183683


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Orhe, Omonigho G., Ekokidolor O. Emuoghenerue, Eguono M. Ebereghwa, and Ebiringa B. Anyanwu. "Missed Diagnosis of Heart Failure as Intestinal Obstruction: A Case Report." Cross River Journal of Medicine Online First: 09 Aug, 2024. Web. 03 Apr 2025 doi:10.5455/CRJMED.183683


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Orhe, O. G., Emuoghenerue, . E. O., Ebereghwa, . E. M. & Anyanwu, . E. B. (2024) Missed Diagnosis of Heart Failure as Intestinal Obstruction: A Case Report. Cross River Journal of Medicine, Online First: 09 Aug, 2024. doi:10.5455/CRJMED.183683


Author LoginReviewer LoginPeer Review PolicyAdvertising Policy

About Cross River Journal of Medicine

The Cross River Journal of Medicine is a peer-reviewed international journal published by the Nigerian Medical Association, Cross River State Br ... Read more.



For best results, please use Internet Explorer or Google Chrome.

Contact Information


For all inquiries, send an email to
Dr Emmanuel Essien
Editor-In-Chief
Email: crjmed23@gmail.com