Sigmoid Volvulus in Children: Diagnosis and Therapeutic Challenge

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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Main Authors: Leonor Carmo, Marina Amaral, Eunice Trindade, Tiago Henriques-Coelho, José Pinho-Sousa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2018-02-01
Series:GE: Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Intestinal volvulus
Colon, sigmoid
Colonoscopy
Abdominal pain
Pediatrics
Online Access:https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/486242
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Summary: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 with recurrent volvulus and successful endoscopic treatment followed by elective surgery.
ISSN:2341-4545
2387-1954

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