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## BACKGROUND Intestinal obstruction is a common occurrence in clinical practice. However, the occurrence of herpes zoster complicated by intestinal obstruction after abdominal surgery is exceedingly rare. In the diagnostic and treatment process, clinicians consider it crucial to identify the primary causes of its occurrence to ensure effective treatment and avoiding misdiagnosis. ## CASE SUMMARY Herein, we present the case of a 40-year-old female patient with intestinal obstruction who underwent laparoscopic appendectomy and developed herpes zoster after surgery. Combining the patient's clinical manifestations and relevant laboratory tests, it was suggested that the varicella zoster virus reactivated during the latent period after abdominal surgery, causing herpes zoster. Subsequently, the herpes virus invaded the visceral nerve fibers, causing gastrointestinal dysfunction and loss of intestinal peristalsis, which eventually led to intestinal obstruction. The patient was successfully treated through conservative treatment and antiviral therapy and subsequently discharged from the hospital. ## CONCLUSION Pseudo-intestinal obstruction secondary to herpes zoster infection is difficul

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Author

Zhen-Yu Dong; Rui-Xian Shi; Xiao-Biao Song; Ming-Yue Du; Ji-Jun Wang

Publisher

Baishideng Publishing Group Inc

Published

2024

Language

EN

Field

Medicine (Health Sciences)