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peritoneal band; Ladd's band
Etiology:
- intestinal malrotation
Pathology:
- fibrous stalks of peritoneal tissue attach the cecum to the abdominal wall
- obstruction of the duodenum
Management:
- abdominal surgery
- Ladd procedure alleviates intestinal malrotation
- appendectomy
General
abdominal adhesion
intestinal obstruction
References
- Wikipedia: Ladd's bands
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ladd%27s_bands
- Oelhafen K, Shayota BJ, Muhleman M et al
Peritoneal bands: a review of anatomical distribution and
clinical implications.
Am Surg. 2012 Apr;78(4):377-84.
PMID: 22472391