Jejunal subserosal hematoma in an 11-year-old boy

Abstract

Introduction: Intramural hematoma may be subserosal, intramuscular, or submucosal or may involve the entire thickness of the bowel wall. Subserosal hematoma of the jejunum in children is uncommon.

Discussion: We report a case of an 11-year-old boy with a jejunal subserosal hematoma presenting with duodenojejunal obstruction. Emergency laparotomy was performed and subserous hematoma involving the 7-cm long bowel was found. Serosal incision was done for evacuation of blood and clots. The patient had an uneventful postoperative course. The clinical picture and radiological findings were presented and discussed.