Volvulus of the small intestine, a rare complication during laxative period before colonoscopy

A 69-year-old patient was hospitalized 16 h after investigation of the colon (screening colonoscopy), suffering from abdominal pain, which had started during the laxative period the day before colonoscopy. Clinical and technical investigations showed signs of a peritonitis. By laparotomy a volvulus...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift 2004-12, Vol.129 (50), p.2711-2713
Hauptverfasser:	Kersting, H W, Jähne, J, Mai, P
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	ger
Schlagworte:	Aged Appendectomy - adverse effects Cathartics - administration & dosage Cicatrix - complications Colonoscopy - adverse effects Humans Intestinal Volvulus - etiology Intestinal Volvulus - surgery Intestine, Small Laparotomy Male Time Factors
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