Acute intestinal obstruction: an unusual complication of mucocele of appendix.
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A rare case of intestinal obstruction due to compression of ileocecal junction by mucocele of appendix is presented. Imaging with ultrasound or computed tomography (CT) is useful in establishing preoperative diagnosis. Avoidance of rupture of during appendicectomy is critical in preventing potential complication of pseudomyxoma peritonei.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- European review for medical and pharmacological sciences
دوره 15 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011