Volvulus of the sigmoid colon is associated with hypotrophy of the left lateral segment of the liver and the absence of sigmoid diverticulum.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.diii.2017.08.003
Abstract: PURPOSE To investigate the possible relationships between sigmoid diverticula, the volume of the left lateral segment of the liver and sigmoid colon volvulus. MATERIAL AND METHODS The presence of sigmoid diverticula was analyzed in 36… read more here.
Keywords: segment liver; left lateral; group; lateral segment ... See more keywords