A case of advanced rectal cancer treated with chemotherapy after developing short bowel syndrome following emergency surgery for superior mesenteric artery embolism

Key Points

• To evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of chemotherapy in advanced rectal cancer patients with short bowel syndrome due to superior mesenteric artery embolism.
• Case report of a patient with advanced rectal cancer and short bowel syndrome following emergency surgery for SMA embolism.
• Chemotherapy was administered post-surgery to assess its effect in this specific context.
• Chemotherapy demonstrated feasibility in the patient with SBS, leading to positive outcomes in the treatment of advanced rectal cancer.
• The patient tolerated the chemotherapy well despite the complications from SBS.