Primary Segmental Volvulus of Small Intestine: Surgical Perspectives According to Age at Diagnosis

Background: Small intestinal volvulus often occurs with malrotation. However, in some cases, it could develop without any other clinical conditions, and this is called primary segmental volvulus (PSV) of the small intestine. Two types of PSV (early and late neonatal) have been described previously,...

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Main Authors: Soo-Hong Kim, Yong-Hoon Cho, Hae-Young Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fped.2019.00146/full