Torsion of vermiform appendix: case report and review of the literature
Abstract Background Torsion of the vermiform appendix is a rare disease with symptoms very similar to those of acute appendicitis. We herein report a case of torsion of the vermiform appendix diagnosed by intraoperative findings. Case presentation A 4-year-old boy presented to our hospital because o...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2020-01-01
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Series: | Surgical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-020-0771-x |