[Congenital mesenteric band simulating a small-bowel volvulus in a mesenteric rotation anomaly]

Arch Pediatr. 2017 May;24(5):468-470. doi: 10.1016/j.arcped.2017.02.029. Epub 2017 Mar 24.
[Article in French]

Abstract

A congenital mesenteric band is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction. We describe a case of upper gastrointestinal obstruction on a jejunal congenital band in a 2-year-old child. The challenge is to make the diagnosis in a patient with no history of previous surgery.

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Volvulus / diagnosis*
  • Intestinal Volvulus / etiology*
  • Intestinal Volvulus / surgery
  • Jejunal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Jejunal Diseases / etiology*
  • Jejunal Diseases / surgery
  • Male
  • Mesentery / abnormalities*
  • Mesentery / surgery