Advances in pediatric surgery

Korean Association of Pediatric Surgeons (대한소아외과학회)
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Mesenteric and Omental Cysts in Infancy and Childhood

영아 및 소아기의 장간막 및 대망낭종

  • Lee, Sang-Kyu (Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Park, Dong-Weon (Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Chang, Soo-Il (Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University)
  • 이상규 (경북대학교 의과대학 외과학교실) ;
  • 박동원 (경북대학교 의과대학 외과학교실) ;
  • 장수일 (경북대학교 의과대학 외과학교실)
  • Published : 1998.06.30
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Abstract

Mesenteric and omental cysts are rare lesions in childhood. These cysts are morphologically and pathologically similar to lymphangiomas that occur in other parts of the body. From 1980 to 1997, 8 children were diagnosed and treated for mesenteric or omental cysts. Their ages ranged from 18 days to 6 years. There were 5 boys and 3 girls. The main presenting symptom was abdominal pain. Operative procedures were complete cysts excision, complete excision with intestinal resection, or complete excision with intestinal resection and colostomy. Accurate preoperative diagnosis was possible with the current ultrasonographic imaging techniques. Complete excision of the lesion was possible in all patients and results were excellent.

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