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[Complicated mesenteric cysts in children]
Vestnik Khirurgii Imeni I. I. Grekova
|December 1, 1978
Insights
Mesenteric cysts are rare in children, found in 0.01% of urgent surgeries. Many cases mimic acute appendicitis or ileus, requiring surgical intervention.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
Background:
- Mesenteric cysts are uncommon pediatric surgical conditions.
- Accurate diagnosis can be challenging due to varied presentations.
Observation:
- This study reviewed 9 pediatric patients with mesenteric cysts.
- Surgical interventions were performed based on clinical presentation.
Findings:
- Mesenteric cysts accounted for 0.01% of urgent pediatric surgeries.
- Six patients presented with symptoms similar to acute appendicitis.
- Three patients exhibited signs of intestinal obstruction (ileus).
Implications:
- Early recognition of mesenteric cysts is crucial for timely surgical management.
- Understanding the differential diagnosis aids in pediatric surgical decision-making.
- Further research can refine diagnostic and treatment strategies for mesenteric cysts.
Abstract:
Basing on the literature data and own experience with 9 patients the authors have come to the conclusion that mesenteric cysts occurred only in 0.01% of children operated on urgent indications. In 6 children surgical interventions were carried out for the clinical picture analogous to that of acute appendicitis, 3 patients were operated upon for the clinical picture of ileus.