Ultrasound Diagnostic the Intestinal Volvulus in the Transmesenteric Hernia in a 5-Years-Old Infant. Clinical Rewiew
Abstract
Congenital defects of the mesentery are extremely rare abnormalities, can manifest in different age and be combined with other abnormalities. In this report we present a case of ultrasonic diagnostics the small bowel volvulus in the congenital defect of the mesentery (strangulated transmesenteric hernias) in a child of 5 years old. The child was admitted to the hospital in serious condition with symptoms of intestinal obstruction, confirmed during x-ray examination. Ultrasound was discovered the isolated intestinal loops volvulus and ischemic disorders. Detection of the mesenterial defect was operating finding. The boy was recovery within 14 days after the operation. The publication is supplemented with a short review of the literature.
About the Authors
Elena Borisovna Olkhova
Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry named after A.I. Evdokimov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Maria Sergeevna Yutkina
Moscow clinical municipal children hospital St. Vladimir
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Olkhova E.B., Yutkina M.S. Ultrasound Diagnostic the Intestinal Volvulus in the Transmesenteric Hernia in a 5-Years-Old Infant. Clinical Rewiew. Medical Visualization. 2014;(3):120-123. (In Russ.)
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