Recurrent small bowel obstruction secondary to a dilated Kock pouch: a case report.
We report a case of recurrent bowel obstruction caused by a hugely dilated Kock pouch. The approximate capacity of the pouch was at least 1300 ml. Frequent emptying of the pouch resulted in resolution of the obstructing symptoms.
Hashimoto
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Department of General Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio 44195.
Seidner
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D
Steiger
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E
Curtas
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S
Fazio
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McInroy
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B
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D016737:Proctocolectomy, Restorative / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011859:Radiography; D012008:Recurrence