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A case of large bowel obstruction secondary to twin pregnancy [PDF]
, 2017 No abstract ...
Mansouri, David +4 more
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Sigmoid Volvulus as a Clinical Manifestation of Acquired Colonic Hypoganglionosis: A Case Report
Cureus, 2023 A reduced and limited number of myenteric ganglia and low acetylcholinesterase activity in the lamina propria characterizes an unusual form of intestinal innervation disorder known as acquired or adult-onset hypoganglionosis.
Siraj O. Alsulimani +4 more
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Imaging of ischemia, obstruction and infection in the abdomen [PDF]
, 2018 Intestinal ischemia is a serious condition that continues to be associated with mortalities in excess of 70%. Intestinal obstruction and gastrointestinal tract sepsis are common conditions, accounting for a large proportion of patients admitted to ...
Maher, Michael M. +4 more
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Synchronous volvulus of the transverse and sigmoid colon: a rare case of large bowel obstruction
The Pan African Medical Journal, 2021 Colonic volvulus usually occurs as a single event that can affect various parts of the colon. The usual sites affected being the sigmoid colon (75%) and the caecum (22%). The phenomenon of multiple sites simultaneously undergoing volvulus is an extremely
Abderrahim Samlali +4 more
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Sigmoid Volvulus: A Narrative Review and Current Management
Asian Journal of Medicine and Health, 2023 Sigmoid volvulus is a common cause of acute intestinal obstruction in older patients and the diagnosis is made by clinical examination and imaging. Sigmoid volvulus can be divided into complicated or uncomplicated clinical presentation.
H. R. Kumar, M. Soma
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Simultaneous transverse colon and sigmoid volvulus
SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, 2023 Colonic volvulus is one of the most common causes of bowel obstruction. It could occur in different parts of the colon. The sigmoid is the most common part, but it rarely occurs in the transverse colon because of the colon’s anatomical features.
Hossein Torabi +4 more
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Low dose CT vs plain abdominal radiography for the investigation of the acute abdomen [PDF]
, 2011 Background: To compare low-dose abdominal computed tomography (LDCT) with plain abdominal radiography (AR) in the primary investigation of acute abdominal pain to determine if there is a difference in diagnostic yield, the number of additional ...
de Vos, David +7 more
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Factors precipitating volvulus formation in sigmoid volvulus
Ulusal Travma Ve Acil Cerrahi Dergisi-turkish Journal of Trauma & Emergency Surgery, 2022 BACKGROUND: Sigmoid volvulus (SV), the wrapping of the sigmoid colon around itself, is a rare intestinal obstruction form worldwide. For this reason, the physiopathology of SV, particularly the precipitating factors, are not clearly identified.
E. Dişçi, Sabri Selçuk Atamanalp
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Gastroenterology Research and Practice, 2018 Aim. Early diagnosis and evaluation of the severity of sigmoid volvulus are necessary for management and early intervention. We developed a new predictive classification system for sigmoid volvulus based on X-ray findings. Methods.
Rei Ishibashi +9 more
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Sigmoid Volvulus and Ileosigmoid Knotting: An Update
Eurasian Journal of Medicine, 2022 Sigmoid volvulus and ileosigmoid knotting are uncommon intestinal obstructions, which generally affect adult males. The etiology is multifactorial. Volvulus triad including abdominal pain/tenderness, distention, and obstipation/constipation is the common
S. Atamanalp, R. Peksöz, E. Dişçi
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