Idiopathic Myenteric Ganglionitis Underlying Acute ‘Dramatic’ Intestinal Pseudoobstruction: Report of an Exceptional Case
Inflammation of the myenteric plexus of the gastrointestinal tract is a very rare pathological condition, with few reports in the medical literature. This pathological condition causes atonic gut motor dysfunction and is principally secondary to other diseases, being reported nearly solely as a para...
Main Authors: | A. Racalbuto, G. Magro, R. Lanteri, I. Aliotta, M. Santangelo, A. Di Cataldo |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2008-11-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Gastroenterology |
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Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/164309 |
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