Sclerosing Mesenteritis

Overview

Sclerosing mesenteritis occurs when the small bowel's membranes become inflamed and fibrous. It's a rare disorder that often isn't serious, but can be disabling and occasionally life-threatening. Sclerosing mesenteritis can be treated with medication and, if needed, surgery.

Why choose Mayo Clinic for sclerosing mesenteritis

• Diagnostic expertise. Sclerosing mesenteritis can be mistaken for other digestive tract disorders. Mayo Clinic specialists are experienced in techniques to find the cause of your problem, often avoiding the need for exploratory surgery.
• Experience. Mayo Clinic doctors have diagnosed and treated more than 100 people with sclerosing mesenteritis in the last 30 years.
• Research leader. Mayo Clinic is one of the few centers that has studied this rare disorder. People treated at Mayo Clinic are among the first to benefit from new findings by Mayo Clinic researchers.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., ranks No. 1 for digestive disorders in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings. Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Ariz., and in Jacksonville, Fla., are ranked among the Best Hospitals for digestive disorders by U.S. News & World Report.

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