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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 28, 2007; 13(40): 5391-5393
Published online Oct 28, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i40.5391
Published online Oct 28, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i40.5391
Sequential stenotic strictures of the small bowel leading to obstruction
George Van Buren II, Eduardo A Souchon, Department of General Surgery, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, United States
Davis C Teichgraeber, Department of Radiology, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, United States
Rhonda P Ghorbani, Department of Pathology, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, United States
Author contributions: All authors contributed equally to the work.
Correspondence to: George Van Buren II, MD, The University of Texas Health Science Center Houston, Department of Surgery, 6431 Fannin Street, MSB 4.169, Houston, Texas 77030, United States. george.van.buren@uth.tmc.edu
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Received: May 15, 2007
Revised: July 29, 2007
Accepted: August 14, 2007
Published online: October 28, 2007
Revised: July 29, 2007
Accepted: August 14, 2007
Published online: October 28, 2007
Abstract
Small bowel obstructions (SBOs) are primarily caused by adhesions, hernias, neoplasms, or inflammatory strictures. Intraluminal strictures are an uncommon cause of SBO. This report describes our findings in a unique case of sequential, stenotic intraluminal strictures of the small intestine, discusses the differential diagnosis of intraluminal intestinal strictures, and reviews the literature regarding intraluminal pathology.
Keywords: Small bowel obstruction, Stenosis, Stricture