Resolution of herpes zoster-induced small bowel pseudo-obstruction by epidural nerve block: A case report

Figure 1 Herpes zoster symptoms before treatment. A: Side and right upper abdomen between T5-T10 on the right side, with small clusters of blisters and obvious tenderness; B: The back of between T5-T10 on the right side, with small clusters of blisters and obvious tenderness.

Figure 2 Imaging before treatment. A: Abdominal X-ray before treatment. Supine position. No definite obstruction point, red arrows indicate dilated small bowel; B: Abdominal computed tomography scan: Small bowel obstruction, no definite obstruction point, red arrows indicate dilated small bowel.

Figure 3 Manifestations of shingles after treatment. A: Right upper abdomen between T5-T10 on the right side, the herpes lesions were dry and crusted; B: The side and back between T5-T10 on the right side, the herpes lesions were dry and crusted.

Figure 4 Colonoscopy images after treatment. The entire large intestine was unremarkable and unobstructed. A: Terminal ileum; B: Appendix; C: Ileocecal valve; D: Ascending colon; E: Rectum; F: Anal canal.