Intestinal obstruction due to mesenteric panniculitis

J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2003 Nov;13(11):661-2.

Abstract

This report describes a case of mesenteric panniculitis in a 40-year-old male who presented with features of intestinal obstruction. Computed tomography scan showed a mass in the mesentery of small bowel. Resection of mass with associated small bowel and anastomosis resulted in complete recovery of the patient.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anastomosis, Surgical
  • Digestive System Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Obstruction / diagnostic imaging
  • Intestinal Obstruction / etiology*
  • Intestinal Obstruction / surgery*
  • Jejunal Diseases / etiology
  • Jejunal Diseases / surgery*
  • Male
  • Mesentery / surgery
  • Panniculitis, Peritoneal / complications*
  • Panniculitis, Peritoneal / diagnosis
  • Radiography, Abdominal
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome