Bowel obstruction and perforation secondary to progressive heterotopic mesenteric ossificans
Heterotopic mesenteric ossification (HMO) is a rare condition which usually affects male patients. Its defining feature is hyperdense ossification in the mesentery, usually following surgery or trauma. Due to potentially serious complications that can arise from HMO, it is essential to recognize it...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2022-10-01
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Series: | Radiology Case Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043322004526 |