title: Localized perforation into the transverse mesocolon demonstrated during barium enema--rare but benign.
abstract: We report two cases demonstrating the presence of gas in the transverse mesocolon following asymptomatic perforation, shown during barium enema examination. The appearances, diagnosis and successful conservative management are described.
authors: Department of Radiology, Withington Hospital, South Manchester University Hospitals NHS Trust.
authors: P A
authors: PA
authors: Hulse
authors: R W
authors: RW
authors: Hartley
authors: D F
authors: DF
authors: Martin
mesh_terms: D001466:Barium Sulfate; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D004733:Enema / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005740:Gases / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008646:Mesocolon / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D005740:Gases; D001466:Barium Sulfate