Cecal Volvulus Following Laparoscopic Nephrectomy and Renal Transplantation

Cecal volvulus is a rare cause of bowel obstruction that carries a high mortality. Recent surgery is known to be a risk factor for the development of cecal volvulus. We present a case of cecal volvulus following laparoscopic nephrectomy and renal transplantation.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Eng, Mary, Ravindra, Kadiyala
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons 2009
Materias:
Case Reports
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3030802/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20202405
http://dx.doi.org/10.4293/108680809X12589999538156
Descripción
Sumario:Cecal volvulus is a rare cause of bowel obstruction that carries a high mortality. Recent surgery is known to be a risk factor for the development of cecal volvulus. We present a case of cecal volvulus following laparoscopic nephrectomy and renal transplantation.

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