Sigmoid Volvulus
In sigmoid volvulus (SV), the sigmoid colon wraps around itself and its mesentery. SV accounts for 2% to 50% of all colonic obstructions and has an interesting geographic dispersion. SV generally affects adults, and it is more common in males. The etiology of SV is multifactorial and controversial;...
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| Language: | English |
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2010-12-01
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| Series: | Eurasian Journal of Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.eajm.org/text.php3?id=364 |