Adhesional obstruction of the colon.
Adhesional colonic obstruction, although unusual, must be included in the differential diagnosis of mechanical intestinal obstruction. A series of four patients is reported, including a case of large-bowel necrosis secondary to adhesions. Observations are made regarding this disease process and circumstances that may increase patient vulnerability.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging