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Delayed Presentation of Sigmoid Volvulus in a Young Woman
Volvulus is an unusual condition in Western countries, generally isolated to elderly patients with multiple comorbidities. This report describes an unusual case of a very large gangrenous sigmoid volvulus in a young, otherwise healthy 25-year-old female. A review of the diagnosis and management is s...
Autores principales: | , , , |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Department of Emergency Medicine, University of California, Irvine
2012
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3298211/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22461935 http://dx.doi.org/10.5811/westjem.2011.4.6720 |
Sumario: | Volvulus is an unusual condition in Western countries, generally isolated to elderly patients with multiple comorbidities. This report describes an unusual case of a very large gangrenous sigmoid volvulus in a young, otherwise healthy 25-year-old female. A review of the diagnosis and management is subsequently described. Without a consideration of the atypical demographics for sigmoid volvulus, the case illustrates the potential morbidity due to a delayed diagnosis. Early identification and management are crucial in treating sigmoid volvulus before the appearance of gangrene and necrosis, thereby avoiding further complications and associated mortality. |
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