title: Mesenteric fibromatosis preventing restorative proctectomy.
abstract: A case is reported illustrating the dilemma of encountering mesenteric fibromatosis during restorative proctectomy for familial adenomatous polyposis.
authors.affiliation: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Scotland.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Kyle
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Keenan
mesh_terms: D011125:Adenomatous Polyposis Coli / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D000075202:Contraindications; D005350:Fibroma / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy; D008297:Male; D008643:Mesentery / Q000473:pathology* / Q000637:transplantation; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D016737:Proctocolectomy, Restorative; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery