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Intestinal obstruction due to a defect in the omentum
Canadian Journal of Surgery. Journal Canadien De Chirurgie
|November 1, 1977
Summary
A rare case of intestinal obstruction was caused by the colon and ileum passing through a spontaneous defect in the greater omentum. Surgical repair of the omental defect resolved the obstruction.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Case Reports
- Abdominal Surgery
Background:
- Intestinal obstruction is a common surgical emergency.
- Crohn's disease is a frequent cause of intestinal obstruction, particularly in younger adults.
- Omental defects are rare causes of internal hernias and intestinal obstruction.