Diagnosis of pediatric colonic volvulus with abdominal radiography: how good are we?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00247-017-3781-5
Abstract: BackgroundColonic volvulus is rare in children and associated with colonic dysmotility. Diagnosis of colonic volvulus on radiographs in these patients can be challenging. The purpose of the study was to identify the accuracy of abdominal… read more here.
Keywords: volvulus; diagnosis pediatric; volvulus abdominal; pediatric colonic ... See more keywords
A rare case of descending colonic volvulus presenting as large bowel obstruction 19 years after sigmoidectomy and descending colorectal anastomosis
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DOI: 10.1097/ms9.0000000000001797
Abstract: Introduction and importance: Large bowel obstruction is a common surgical emergency worldwide. Large bowel obstruction secondary to descending colonic volvulus is an extremely rare condition with only few reported cases worldwide. Its extreme rarity is… read more here.
Keywords: descending colonic; colonic volvulus; bowel obstruction; large bowel ... See more keywords
Association of frailty with outcomes of resection for colonic volvulus: A national analysis
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0276917
Abstract: Background With limited national studies available, we characterized the association of frailty with outcomes of surgical resection for colonic volvulus. Methods Adults with sigmoid or cecal volvulus undergoing non-elective colectomy were identified in the 2010–2019… read more here.
Keywords: colonic volvulus; association frailty; frailty; resection colonic ... See more keywords