Sigmoid Volvulus in Children: Diagnosis and Therapeutic Challenge
Background: Sigmoid volvulus is a rare condition in children. Early diagnosis increases the success of nonsurgical treatment in the emergency department, but posterior elective surgery is important due to the risk of recurrence. Methods/Conclusions: We present the case of a healthy 16-year-old girl...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2018-02-01
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Series: | GE: Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology |
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Online Access: | https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/486242 |