Open AccessSubmucosal Giant Lipoma of the Colon as an Unusual Cause of Partial Intestinal Occlusion: Report on Seven Consecutive Cases
Author(s) -
Mehmet Tolga Kafadar,
Erkan Dalbaşı,
Abdullah Oğuz,
Ulaş Aday
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the turkish journal of gastroenterology/the turkish journal of gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.404
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 2148-5607
pISSN - 1300-4948
DOI - 10.5152/tjg.2021.20896
Subject(s) - medicine , lipoma , transverse colon , descending colon , ascending colon , asymptomatic , constipation , abdominal pain , laparotomy , surgery , cecum , radiology , rectum
Colonic lipomas begin to be symptomatic when they reach a certain size, although the presentation can vary. In this study, we aimed to evaluate our experiences with the management of patients who presented with symptomatic giant colonic lipomas.