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Thrombolysis for Severe Intestinal Ischemia due to Midgut Volvulus in a Neonate
Intestinal malrotation complicated by the development of midgut volvulus presents a difficult management dilemma because of the risk of short bowel syndrome.
Nouredin Messaoudi+4 more
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The Mystery of Waugh Syndrome: Unraveling a Rare Diagnostic and Surgical Enigma
ABSTRACT Waugh Syndrome should be considered in a pediatric patient presenting with acute abdomen with features of intussusception, even when symptoms mimic acute gastroenteritis. Clinicians, particularly pediatric surgeons, must be aware of this condition for timely diagnosis and treatment to prevent the complications.
Sanjay Dhungana+4 more
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Primary ileal volvulus: a rare cause of small intestinal obstruction
Primary small bowel volvulus is observed mainly in children and young adults, whereas the secondary type of volvulus is usually found between the age of 40 and 90 years and it is mainly due to adhesions after previous surgery, tumours and mesenteric ...
Syed Faizan, Amit Jain, D. Thimmappa
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A Case of Complicated Hiatus Hernia Rupture Causing Tension Hydropneumothorax
We present a case where a gastric volvulus associated with a large complex hiatus hernia led to spontaneous rupture of stomach contents into the thoracic cavity, manifesting as hydropneumothorax. ABSTRACT A 95‐year‐old female presented to the emergency department with chest pain and difficulty breathing.
Sophie Stewart‐Watson, Mohamed Abbas
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Synchronous Volvulus of the Transverse Colon and Cecum Associated with Scleroderma and Lupus
Colonic volvulus may infrequently occur in the transverse colon, and synchronous double volvulus is a rarely reported phenomenon in the literature. Additionally, intestinal volvulus is a rare but serious complication that has been reported in scleroderma
Nicholas T. Manasewitsch, B.S.+2 more
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ABSTRACT Background The effectiveness of the peritoneal fluid L‐lactate‐to‐total solids ratio (PFL:PFTS) as a diagnostic marker for strangulating lesions of the small intestine (SI) and large colon (LC) has not been investigated. Objectives Describe and compare the PFL:PTFS and blood lactate (BL), peritoneal fluid lactate (PFL) and PFL:BL difference ...
Leonardo A. Parra‐Moyano+4 more
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Extensive intestinal necrosis associated with volvulus. Deferred treatment
Intestinal malrotation with volvulus and extensive necrosisis is the deadliest emergency faced by the pediatric surgeon. Treatment consists in surgical repair using the technique described by William Ladd in 1936.
Mejía Camacho David+2 more
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Sigmoid volvulus in children: a case report
Background Sigmoid volvulus is frequently reported in the “volvulus belt” (Middle East, Africa, the Indian subcontinent, Turkey, and South America) and is the third leading cause of large bowel obstruction in North America.
Fayza Haider+7 more
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BackgroundMorgagni’s hernia (MH) is a rare type of congenital diaphragmatic hernia with limited available literature. Late presentations are infrequent and the ones complicated due to gastric volvulus are even rarer. Another uncommon association of MH is
Z. Ladiwala+4 more
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