Aphinives, PotchavitPukkem, AkeBhudhisawasdi, Vajarabhongsa2009-05-272009-05-272002-09-27Aphinives P, Pukkem A, Bhudhisawasdi V. Descending colon obstruction caused by a parietocolic band: a case report. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. 2002 Sep; 85(9): 1042-5http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/44084Chotmaihet Thangphaet.A 54-year-old male who had no history of previous surgery presented with chronic intermittent constipation. A barium enema showed a 2-cm stenotic lesion at the junction between splenic flexure and descending colon. A colonoscopy revealed extra-luminal compression without mucosal lesion. Laparotomy revealed a parietocolic band compressing the proximal part of the descending colon. The band was lysed. The patient's symptom has improved since the procedure.engColonic Diseases --etiologyHumansIntestinal Obstruction --etiologyMaleMiddle AgedTissue Adhesions --complicationsCase Reports