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Axial torsion as a rare and unusual complication of a Meckel's diverticulum: a case report and review of the literature

INTRODUCTION: In 1809, Johann Friedrich Meckel described the embryology of a small bowel diverticulum, which now bears his name. Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital abnormality of the gastrointestinal tract, with a prevalence ranging from 1% to 4% of the population. The majority...

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Autores principales: Seth, Ajai, Seth, Jai
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2011
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3073917/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21443776
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-5-118