Laparoscopic assisted right hemicolectomy for caecal volvulus
<p>Abstract</p> <p>A case of acute caecal volvulus is presented where laparoscopy was used to avoid a major laparotomy. A technique is described for safe deflation of the caecum, which allowed a small incision for resection and anastomosis.</p>
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-01-01
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| Series: | World Journal of Emergency Surgery |
| Online Access: | http://www.wjes.org/content/3/1/4 |