Colonic volvulus – an old problem with a new twist

Colonic volvulus – an old problem with a new twist

We present a case report involving an unusual type of volvulus. A 51‐year‐old man presented with an acute abdomen. He underwent emergency laparotomy at which we identified a volvulus involving his caecum to descending colon in continuity. We believe this to be first reported case of total colonic vo...

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Veröffentlicht in:Colorectal disease 2009-10, Vol.11 (8), p.882-883
Hauptverfasser: Lehane, C. W., Gold, D. M.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Colectomy
Colonic Diseases - diagnosis
Colonic Diseases - surgery
Humans
Ileostomy
Intestinal Volvulus - diagnosis
Intestinal Volvulus - surgery
Male
Middle Aged
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Zusammenfassung:We present a case report involving an unusual type of volvulus. A 51‐year‐old man presented with an acute abdomen. He underwent emergency laparotomy at which we identified a volvulus involving his caecum to descending colon in continuity. We believe this to be first reported case of total colonic volvulus.
ISSN:1462-8910
1463-1318
DOI:10.1111/j.1463-1318.2008.01691.x