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===Diagnosis===

===Diagnosis===

Nasogastric decompression may reMultiple distended loops of small intestine may be palpable on rectal examination or visible on ultrasonographic examination.

The disease is characterised by the production of large volumes of gastric reflux following nasogastric intubation, although this may be absent in the early stages of disease. Multiple distended loops of small intestine may be palpable on rectal examination or visible on ultrasonographic examination. Occasionally the lipoma may be felt ''per rectum''.  

Occasionally the lipoma may be felt per rectum.  

===Treatment===

===Treatment===

The only treatment available for this disease is surgery to remove the tumour and, if necessary, any compromised intestine.

The only treatment available for the disease is surgical resection the tumour and, if necessary, any compromised intestine. The surgeon will evaluate the colour of the mesentery, the mucosa, intestinal motility and whether a pulse remains in the mesenteric vessels when deciding whether to resect and the portion of intestine to be removed.

 

===Prognosis===

===Prognosis===