Intestinal volvulus: Aetiology, morbidity and mortality in Tunisian children

Intestinal volvulus: Aetiology, morbidity and mortality in Tunisian children

Background: Intestinal volvulus (IV) can occur at various sites of the gastrointestinal tract. In Europe, IV in children is most frequently due to malrotation but in Asia Ascaris infestation is a common cause. This report reviews the experience with IV in children in Tunisia; analyzes the aetiologie...

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Main Authors: Nouira Faouzi, Ben Ahmed Yosra, Jlidi Said, Ghorbel Soufiane, Charieg Aouatef, Khemakhem Rachid, Chaouachi Beji
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2011-01-01
Series:African Journal of Paediatric Surgery
Subjects:
Children
intestinal volvulus
malrotation
outcome
Online Access:http://www.afrjpaedsurg.org/article.asp?issn=0189-6725;year=2011;volume=8;issue=2;spage=147;epage=150;aulast=Faouzi

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