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Abdominal x-ray consistent with a partial small bowel obstruction.
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An obstruction series (Figure 1) and CT scan were consistent with partial small bowel obstruction.
Adhesive band in small bowel mesentery.
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Further inspection of site identified an adhesive band between the right fallopian tube and the mesentery of the small bowel, which had trapped a segment of the small bowel underneath (Figure 2).
Aberrant clip at transition point.
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Prior to releasing the internal hernia, it was noted that a surgical clip from the cut end of the fallopian tube had "grabbed" the mesentery (Figure 3).