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Intestinal obstruction due to mesenteric panniculitis.

Khan, Iftikhar A R; Noureldin, Osman H; El-Bakry, Abdelkarim; Al-Saigh, Abdul Aziz.

J Coll Physicians Surg Pak ; 13(11): 661-2, 2003 Nov.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-14700497

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This report describes a case of mesenteric panniculitis in a 40-year-old male who presented with features of intestinal obstruction. Computed tomography scan showed a mass in the mesentery of small bowel. Resection of mass with associated small bowel and anastomosis resulted in complete recovery of the patient.

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Intestinal Obstruction/etiology , Intestinal Obstruction/surgery , Jejunal Diseases/surgery , Panniculitis, Peritoneal/complications , Adult , Anastomosis, Surgical , Digestive System Surgical Procedures/methods , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Intestinal Obstruction/diagnostic imaging , Jejunal Diseases/etiology , Male , Mesentery/surgery , Panniculitis, Peritoneal/diagnosis , Radiography, Abdominal , Severity of Illness Index , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Treatment Outcome

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