Yersinia enterocolitica abscess of the transverse colon. Report of a case.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Yersinia enterocolitica abscess of the bowel is a rare entity. Only five cases have previously been reported--none in the surgical literature. A unique presentation for Yersinia infection, abscess of the transverse colon, is described, and the literature of Y. enterocolitica intestinal perforation and abscess is reviewed.
Medical subject headings
- Abscess
- Colitis
- Yersinia Infections
- Yersinia enterocolitica