Laparoscopic assisted right hemicolectomy for caecal volvulus

A case of acute caecal volvulus is presented where laparoscopy was used to avoid a major laparotomy. A technique is described for safe deflation of the caecum, which allowed a small incision for resection and anastomosis.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Kelly, Michael D, Bunni, John, Pullyblank, Anne M
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2008
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2244600/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18208609
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1749-7922-3-4
Descripción
Sumario:A case of acute caecal volvulus is presented where laparoscopy was used to avoid a major laparotomy. A technique is described for safe deflation of the caecum, which allowed a small incision for resection and anastomosis.

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