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Two cases of ileus associated with mesenterium ileocolicum commune are reported herein. Case 1 was a 6-year-old girl who was admitted with bilious vomiting and abdominal distension. Plain computed tomography (CT) suggested intestinal volvulus or intussusception. A barium enema revealed an incomplete obstruction or stricture. She underwent a laparotomy. The intra-operative findings revealed midgut volvulus associated with mesenterium ileocolicum commune with normal rotation of the intestine. The volvulus was 180 degrees of counter-clockwise torsion. Case 2 was a 3-year-old boy who was admitted with bilious vomiting. Enhanced CT suggested a duodenal obstruction. A barium meal revealed malrotation and it was difficult to insert an enteral feeding tube into the small intestine. He underwent a laparotomy, and the intra-operative findings revealed Ladd's bands associated with mesenterium ileocolicum commune and malrotation of the intestine. At present, both patients are doing well and there have been no recurrences.
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PMID:Ileus associated with mesenterium ileocolicum commune: two case reports and review of the literature. 3099 10

Appendiceal neoplasms are rare and often only discovered incidentally during surgery performed for acute appendicitis. Computed tomography (CT) has been demonstrated to be a reliable technique for accurately establishing the preoperative diagnosis of appendiceal neoplasms that manifest as acute appendicitis through the presence of certain imaging findings. Other manifestations of appendiceal neoplasms include appendiceal mass, mucocoele, localised abscess formation, ileus, increasing abdominal girth from pseudomyxoma peritonei, and intussusception. This pictorial essay illustrates varied CT findings of neoplasms of the appendix, with emphasis on the more commonly encountered manifestations of these tumours.
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PMID:Spectrum of computed tomography manifestations of appendiceal neoplasms: acute appendicitis and beyond. 3106 98

Placement of a nasointestinal ileus tube or long tube for gastrointestinal decompression is a new and effective treatment for small bowel obstruction. Such tubes are associated with very few adverse effects. However, several cases of intussusception caused by a nasointestinal ileus tube have been reported. No general diagnosis or treatment guideline has been established for such a complication. We herein present three cases of intussusception caused by nasointestinal ileus tube placement along with a literature review that summarizes some important clinical characteristics of nasointestinal ileus tube-induced intussusception. A diagnosis of intussusception should be considered if severe abdominal pain and distension recur after insertion of a nasointestinal ileus tube. Computed tomography may assist making the diagnosis, especially in patients with typical features such as the "Target sign," "Glasses sign," or "Mickey Mouse sign." Although nasointestinal ileus tube-induced intussusception is rare, clinicians should give more attention to the risk of this complication.
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PMID:Clinical characteristics of nasointestinal ileus tube-induced intussusception: three case reports and a literature review. 3187 43

Gallstone ileus is a rare pathology, occurring in an estimated 0.5% of cases, which preferentially affect females and the elderly population. This rare pathology is the result of a fistulous connection between the bowel and gallbladder. This connection allows gallstones to pass into the bowel leading to mechanical obstruction. On rare occasions the enteric gallstone can act as a lead point causing intussusception. We present a rare case of intussusception secondary to gallstone ileus in a young, relatively asymptomatic patient. CT played a critical role in diagnosis and appropriate management of our patient.
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PMID:Unusual presentation of intussusception: Gallstone ileus. 3294 53


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