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The authors report a case of multiple circumscribed colonic lipomas and undertake a review of the literature. Since the end of the 18th century, 45 clinical and autopsy cases have been reported. These exceptional lesions are sometimes strictly latent and discovered by chance, sometimes they may give rise to a picture of chronic intestinal obstruction and, more rarely, that of intussusception. Comparison of radiology and colonoscopy permits one to better suspect the diagnosis for there are unusual signs concerning both lesions. The treatment is mainly surgical but sometimes lipomectomy by the endoscopic route may be carried out when the lesions are not numerous.
Sem Hop 1976 Jun 23
PMID:[Multiple lipomas of the colon and rectum]. 18 87

The two cases reported here show intestinal obstruction may occur by coagulation of lymph around the loops. They permit us to better understand the physiopathology of blockage of the lymph vessels whether congenital as in the first case or traumatic as in the second case. Traumatic rupture of the cisterns chyli is exceptional. The histological lesions observed on clamped biopsies show clearly the pathology of protein-losing enteropathy.
Sem Hop 1976 Dec 16
PMID:[Chyloperitoneum causing intestinal obstruction]. 18 86

Encapsulating peritonitis is characterized by the formation of a membrane which encases all or part of the abdominal viscera. It is a fibrous perivisceritis. It may answer to many different causes. Tuberculosis, though often considered, is only infrequently ascertained. Other etiologies are: trauma, colitis, jejuno-ileitis, appendicitis, etc. The clinical presentation is a subocclusive syndrome with, in some instances, a fixed abdominal mass giving a paradoxically resonant percussion note. Roentgenograms show gastroduodenal displacement, signs of stenosis, and agglutinated small bowel loops. The best procedure is excision of the membrane with complete decortication. Subsequently, the main risk is recurrence of bowel obstruction.
Sem Hop 1983 Feb 24
PMID:[Peritonitis encapsulans]. 630 1

The authors recall the aetio-pathogenesis of intestinal obstruction in pregnancy and stress the difficulty of the diagnosis. They insist upon the importance of a simple and rapid surgical procedure which can be completed in the post-partum period if need be to prevent further episodes. From the obstetric point of view, the pregnancy usually progresses favourably, provided that an early delivery is induced routinely. Vaginal delivery is permissible, but should be assisted. The maternal prognosis depends on how early the diagnosis is made, but usually seems to be favourable. However, foetal mortality still remains high, between 10 and 15%.
Sem Hop 1983 May 19
PMID:[Occlusive syndromes in pregnancy and puerperium. Apropos of 2 cases]. 630 74

Seven selected cases illustrate the problems which arise in the diagnosis and management of digestive endometriosis. The site is variable but the rectosigmoid region is most commonly involved. Digestive endometriosis, which is often mistaken for intestinal carcinoma, may have various clinical presentations: latent form discovered during laparotomy, subacute intestinal obstruction, acute abdominal syndrome, or cyclic gynecologic or digestive symptoms. Finally, the therapeutic means of curing these patients and avoiding unnecessary extensive intestinal resection are discussed.
Sem Hop 1983 Jun 09
PMID:[Digestive endometriosis: a diagnostic pitfall not to be ignored]. 630 9