Síndrome da obstrução intestinal distal em paciente com fibrose cística: um relato de caso.

Abstract

Introduction: Distal intestinal obstruction syndrome is a complication of cystic fibrosis commonly observed in patients with pancreatic insufficiency. It is characterized by the accumulation of viscous feces and mucoid content in the terminal ileum and cecum, associated with thickening of the intestinal wall. It may present acutely with intestinal obstruction. Objective: To report the case of a patient with a prior diagnosis of cystic fibrosis and pancreatic insufficiency, diagnosed with distal intestinal obstruction syndrome, aiming to optimize the management of patients with this syndrome. Method: Individual medical record reviews, radiological and laboratory examination reports, as well as a review of the current literature, were conducted to support the construction and Description of this observational and descriptive study. Final Considerations: Distal intestinal obstruction syndrome is one of the possible diagnoses in patients with cystic fibrosis and abdominal pain in emergency settings, with differential diagnoses including surgical conditions such as appendicitis and intussusception. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that healthcare professionals recognize and know how to diagnose this syndrome to ensure proper treatment and management of the patient.