title: Segmental dilatation of the ileum: A report of two cases.
abstract: Segmental dilatation of the ileum is one of the uncommon causes of intestinal obstruction. Preoperative diagnosis of segmental dilatation of the ileum is difficult. We report two cases of this condition that were diagnosed preoperatively by contrast studies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology and Medical Research Institute, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. sonic323@mm.ewha.ac.kr
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: S W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: J Y
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Hwang
mesh_terms: D004108:Dilatation, Pathologic; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography