Localized perforation into the transverse mesocolon demonstrated during barium enema--rare but benign.
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.
Hulse
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PA
Department of Radiology, Withington Hospital, South Manchester University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Hartley
R W
RW
Martin
D F
DF
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
D005740:Gases; D001466:Barium Sulfate