title: Recurrent small bowel obstruction secondary to a dilated Kock pouch: a case report.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio 44195.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Hashimoto
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Seidner
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Steiger
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Curtas
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Fazio
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: McInroy
mesh_terms: 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