Isolated Ileal Perforation Due to Blunt Abdominal Trauma: A Delayed Case Presentation

Kevser Dilek Andıç

Isolated Ileal Perforation Due to Blunt Abdominal Trauma: A Delayed Case Presentation

Abstract

Isolated small bowel perforation is extremely rare and challenging diagnosis in blunt abdominal trauma injuries. These injuries are associated with high mortality if not recognized early and if surgical intervention is delayed. Even when the symptoms are unclear; prolonged observation, serial abdominal and radiological examinations are crucial in making a diagnosis in suspected cases. In this case report, we present a case of isolated ileal perforation following blunt abdominal trauma following an animal kick, emphisizing the importance of clinical vigilance and timely surgical intervention. The patient's delayed second presentation to our instution, unstable clinical condition at admission, and rapid progression to septic shock despite appropriate surgical management make this case particularly noteworthy and emphesize the importance of early recognition and prompt treatment.

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Ethical Statement

Ethics committee approval was not required due to the nature of this study as a case report. Written informed consent for publication was obtained from the patient’s legal representative.

Thanks

The authors thank the patient’s legal representative for providing consent for publication.

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Kevser Dilek Andıç ^*
0000-0002-2384-4201
Türkiye

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July 4, 2026

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July 1, 2026

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July 4, 2026

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Dilek Andıç, K. (2026). Isolated Ileal Perforation Due to Blunt Abdominal Trauma: A Delayed Case Presentation. International Journal of Nature and Life Sciences, Advanced Online Publication, 56-61. https://izlik.org/JA23NM68HK

AMA

1.Dilek Andıç K. Isolated Ileal Perforation Due to Blunt Abdominal Trauma: A Delayed Case Presentation. Int J Nature Life Sci. 2026;(Advanced Online Publication):56-61. https://izlik.org/JA23NM68HK

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Dilek Andıç, Kevser. 2026. “Isolated Ileal Perforation Due to Blunt Abdominal Trauma: A Delayed Case Presentation”. International Journal of Nature and Life Sciences, no. Advanced Online Publication: 56-61. https://izlik.org/JA23NM68HK.

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Dilek Andıç K (July 1, 2026) Isolated Ileal Perforation Due to Blunt Abdominal Trauma: A Delayed Case Presentation. International Journal of Nature and Life Sciences Advanced Online Publication 56–61.

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[1]K. Dilek Andıç, “Isolated Ileal Perforation Due to Blunt Abdominal Trauma: A Delayed Case Presentation”, Int J Nature Life Sci, no. Advanced Online Publication, pp. 56–61, July 2026, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA23NM68HK

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Dilek Andıç, Kevser. “Isolated Ileal Perforation Due to Blunt Abdominal Trauma: A Delayed Case Presentation”. International Journal of Nature and Life Sciences. Advanced Online Publication (July 1, 2026): 56-61. https://izlik.org/JA23NM68HK.

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1.Dilek Andıç K. Isolated Ileal Perforation Due to Blunt Abdominal Trauma: A Delayed Case Presentation. Int J Nature Life Sci. 2026;:56–61.

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Dilek Andıç, Kevser. “Isolated Ileal Perforation Due to Blunt Abdominal Trauma: A Delayed Case Presentation”. International Journal of Nature and Life Sciences, no. Advanced Online Publication, July 2026, pp. 56-61, https://izlik.org/JA23NM68HK.

Vancouver

1.Kevser Dilek Andıç. Isolated Ileal Perforation Due to Blunt Abdominal Trauma: A Delayed Case Presentation. Int J Nature Life Sci [Internet]. 2026 Jul. 1;(Advanced Online Publication):56-61. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA23NM68HK