Duodenal obstruction due to appendicular abscess (a case report).
The obstruction to the third part of duodenum due to appendicular abscess is reported here. The abscess had tracked behind the mesocolon and obstructed the duodenum. The case was treated by drainage of abscess and anterior gastrojejunostomy.
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D000038:Abscess / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D001062:Appendectomy; D001065:Appendix; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D004380:Duodenal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications