title: Mesocolic hernia: a rare cause of intestinal obstruction in childhood.
abstract: Mesocolic hernia is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction in children. The diagnosis involves a high index of suspicion and prompt intervention to prevent strangulation and a high morbidity. The embryological basis of the condition is of paramount importance to assist the eventual surgical correction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
authors.forename: Myo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kihne
authors.forename: T M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Ramanujam
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Sithasanan
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006547:Hernia / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D059685:Herniorrhaphy; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D007813:Laparotomy; D008646:Mesocolon; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed