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Sigmoid volvulus in a teenager, successfully managed with endoscopic detorsion: An unusual case report and review of the literature
INTRODUCTION: Sigmoid volvulus (SV) occurs due to torsion of a dilated sigmoid colon around its mesenteric axis. This causes venous and arterial blood flow obstruction with progressive bowel ischemia, necrosis, and perforation if left untreated. In pediatric surgical practice volvulus of the sigmoid...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Elsevier
2020
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7732972/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33395915 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.11.152 |