Skip to main page content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Access keys NCBI Homepage MyNCBI Homepage Main Content Main Navigation
. 1975 Jun;41(6):352-4.

Mesenteric cysts: a cause of small bowel obstruction in children

J A Christensen, J W Fuller, J A Hallock, R T Sherman
  • PMID: 1124898

Mesenteric cysts: a cause of small bowel obstruction in children

J A Christensen et al. Am Surg. 1975 Jun.

Abstract

Intestinal obstruction secondary to a mesenteric cyst in childhood, although rare, should be considered in the child between ages 2-10 years with chronic or acute obstruction. A case of mesenteric cyst associated with obstruction is presented, along with a review of the literature.

PubMed Disclaimer

MeSH terms