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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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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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BioMed Central
2021
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| 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 |