Cecal volvulus in rural Kenya: delayed presentation contributes to high mortality

BACKGROUND: Cecal volvulus, which is a torsion involving the cecum, terminal ileum, and ascending colon around its own mesentery, results in a closed-loop obstruction. It is a rare reported cause of adult intestinal obstruction. This study aimed to review the clinical presentation, management, and o...

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Autores principales: Sylvester, Kimutai R., Ooko, Philip B., Mwachiro, Michael M., Parker, Robert K.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2021
Materias:
Research
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8684650/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34923984
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12893-021-01416-8

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8684650/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34923984
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12893-021-01416-8

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