Peritonitis caused by a ruptured infected mesenteric cyst.

J Clin Gastroenterol

Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center and Rappaport Medical School, Hadera, Israel.

Published: July 2001

Perforation of a mesenteric cyst is a very rare complication of a very unusual lesion. Acute presentation is the rule in half of all affected children. Ultrasonography and computed tomography are the best preoperative diagnostic tools. The treatment of choice is an urgent laparotomy and complete cyst removal. Results are good in cases that are operated on in a timely manner.

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