Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4175340 | Pediatrics & Neonatology | 2014 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Internal herniation is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction, especially in the emergency department. We report a child with acute abdomen resulting from transmesenteric internal herniation of the small bowel. Radiographic findings revealed gaseous distension of the bowel loops in the upper abdominal area with a paucity of gas in the lower abdomen. Operative finding showed gangrenous small bowel due to mesenteric defect with an internal herniation. The gangrenous bowel was resected and the patient was discharged with an uneventful outcome. We emphasize that early recognition of internal herniation warrants further evaluation and appropriate management.
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Authors
Mei-Hua Hu, Go-Shine Huang, Jeng-Chang Chen, Chang-Teng Wu,