Acquired microileum: a companion to microcolon?
Acquired microcolon results from a lack of distension by the fecal stream because of a proximal obstruction or diversion. We report a case of acquired microileum, which we believe resulted from a similar mechanism, that is, lack of distension by the intestinal fluid column after a proximal ileal diversion.
Munden
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Department of Radiology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston 29425.
Schabel
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D000328:Adult; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D007081:Ileostomy / Q000009:adverse effects*