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Mesenteric Abscess

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A mesenteric abscess is organized infection occurring within the mesenteric organ (peritoneal connective tissue that attaches the stomach, small intestine, pancreas, and spleen to the abdominal wall). While abdominal abscesses may occur in any location within the abdominal cavity, mesenteric abscesses are confined to the mesenteric connective tissue.

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  1. Department of Medicine, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, 1775 Dempster St, 6 South, Park Ridge, IL, 60068, USA

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    John C. Alverdy

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    Steven D. Wexner

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Hoff, R.T., Ehrenpreis, E.D. (2021). Mesenteric Abscess. In: Ehrenpreis, E.D., Alverdy, J.C., Wexner, S.D. (eds) The Mesenteric Organ in Health and Disease. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-71963-0_23

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