Traumatic incarceration of the jejunum between two lumbar vertebrae

J Pediatr Surg. 1979 Apr;14(2):189-90. doi: 10.1016/0022-3468(79)90019-8.

Abstract

An unusual case of traumatic herniation of the upper jejunum into the lumbar spine is presented. A suggested mechanism of injury is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Obstruction / etiology*
  • Intestinal Obstruction / surgery
  • Jejunum / diagnostic imaging
  • Jejunum / injuries*
  • Jejunum / surgery
  • Ligaments / injuries
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / diagnostic imaging
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / injuries*
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / surgery
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Rupture / complications
  • Rupture / surgery