| Literature DB >> 7077508 |
M A Helikson, M B Schapiro, D J Garfinkel, D W Shermeta.
Abstract
Segmental dilatation of the colon with bowel wall muscle hypertrophy has been described in children 6 mo and older presenting with constipation since birth. A case of segmental dilatation of the colon without muscle hypertrophy in a newborn argues for the congenital origin of the dilatation and for the muscle hypertrophy being acquired.Entities:
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Year: 1982 PMID: 7077508 DOI: 10.1016/s0022-3468(82)80215-7
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Pediatr Surg ISSN: 0022-3468 Impact factor: 2.545