Overview
Mesenteric fat necrosis is a rare condition characterized by the death and liquefaction of adipose tissue within the mesentery, often triggered by trauma, surgery, or inflammatory processes. It can lead to bowel obstruction and ischemia 7881.Diagnosis
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