Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 4, 2026

A Mouse Model of Intestinal Partial Obstruction
Published on: March 5, 2018
A small intestine volvulus caused by strangulation of a mesenteric lipoma: a case report
Yoshihiko Kakiuchi1, Hiroaki Mashima2, Naoto Hori2
1Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Syobara Red Cross Hospital, 2-7-10, Nishihonmachi, Shobara city, Hiroshima, 727-0013, Japan. kakihiko1983817@yahoo.co.jp.
Background:
An emergency department encounters a variety of cases, including rare cases of the strangulation of a mesenteric lipoma by the greater omentum band.
Case Presentation:
A 67-year-old Japanese man presented with nausea, vomiting, and upper abdominal pain. There were no abnormalities detected by routine blood tests other than a slight rise in his white cell count. A contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan of his abdomen revealed a dilated intestine, a small intestine volvulus, and a well-capsulated homogeneous mass. He was suspected of having a small intestine volvulus that was affected by a mesenteric lipoma; therefore, single-port laparoscopic surgery was performed. Laparoscopy revealed a small intestine volvulus secondary to the strangulation of a mesenteric lipoma. The band and tumor were removed. He had no postoperative complications and was discharged on postoperative day 6.
Conclusions:
Although this case was an emergency, it showed that single-port laparoscopic surgery can be a safe, useful, and efficacious procedure.
Related Concept Videos
Histology of the Small Intestine
The intestinal lining features transverse folds called circular folds, each housing fingerlike projections known as intestinal villi. These villi are covered by a layer of simple columnar epithelium, also referred to as...
Intestinal Obstruction I: Introduction
Intestinal Obstruction II: Pathophysiology
Diverticular Disease of the Colon
Appendicitis

