Segmental absence of intestinal musculature: A rare case report

Segmental absence of intestinal musculature: A rare case report

Segmental absence of intestinal musculature (SAIM) is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction and/or perforation seen in neonates, and rarely in adults. We present a case of SAIM in a 48-year-old male, who presented with acute abdominal symptoms and was repeatedly explored because of recurrence of ab...

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Veröffentlicht in:International journal of applied and basic medical research 2015-09, Vol.5 (3), p.222-224
Hauptverfasser: Nandedkar, Shirish, Malukani, Kamal, Patidar, Ekta, Nayak, Renu
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Sprache:eng
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Care and treatment
Case Report
Case studies
Diagnosis
Gastrointestinal diseases
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Zusammenfassung:Segmental absence of intestinal musculature (SAIM) is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction and/or perforation seen in neonates, and rarely in adults. We present a case of SAIM in a 48-year-old male, who presented with acute abdominal symptoms and was repeatedly explored because of recurrence of abdominal symptoms.
ISSN:2229-516X
2248-9606
DOI:10.4103/2229-516X.165378