Laceration of the transverse mesocolon in an old man with a habit of abdominal massage for constipation: a case report
Abstract Background Abdominal massage for the resolution of constipation has been reported to be safe and recommended in some studies. It is conventionally performed for the elderly suffering from intractable constipation. Meantime, isolated mesenteric injury after blunt abdominal trauma is uncommon...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2020-01-01
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| Series: | Surgical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-019-0767-6 |