Saleh, S., Metwally, I., Elzahaby, I., Shebl, A. (2017). Intestinal obstruction caused by mesenteric fat necrosis masquerading as small bowel malignancy. test, 36(4), -. doi: 10.4103/ejs.ejs_65_17
Saleh S. Saleh; Islam H. Metwally; Islam A. Elzahaby; Abdelhadi M. Shebl. "Intestinal obstruction caused by mesenteric fat necrosis masquerading as small bowel malignancy". test, 36, 4, 2017, -. doi: 10.4103/ejs.ejs_65_17
Saleh, S., Metwally, I., Elzahaby, I., Shebl, A. (2017). 'Intestinal obstruction caused by mesenteric fat necrosis masquerading as small bowel malignancy', test, 36(4), pp. -. doi: 10.4103/ejs.ejs_65_17
Saleh, S., Metwally, I., Elzahaby, I., Shebl, A. Intestinal obstruction caused by mesenteric fat necrosis masquerading as small bowel malignancy. test, 2017; 36(4): -. doi: 10.4103/ejs.ejs_65_17

Intestinal obstruction caused by mesenteric fat necrosis masquerading as small bowel malignancy

The Egyptian Journal of Surgery
Volume 36, Issue 4, October 2017    PDF (901.11 K)
DOI: 10.4103/ejs.ejs_65_17
Authors
Saleh S. Saleh; Islam H. Metwally; Islam A. Elzahaby; Abdelhadi M. Shebl
Abstract
Retractile mesenteritis had been described a century ago. However, the manifestations are variable and the diagnosis is difficult. We report a case presenting with a subacute intestinal obstruction. In conclusion, surgeons should add this variety in their differential diagnosis of bowel obstruction.
Keywords
lipodystrophy; mesenteritis; panniculitis; Sclerosis; small bowel obstruction
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