Sigmoid volvulus in children: a case report

Sigmoid volvulus in children: a case report

Abstract Background Sigmoid volvulus is frequently reported in the “volvulus belt” (Middle East, Africa, the Indian subcontinent, Turkey, and South America) and is the third leading cause of large bowel obstruction in North America. It is an uncommon problem in children and adolescents, and is rarel...

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Main Authors: Fayza Haider, Nabeel Al Asheeri, Barrak Ayoub, Eizat Abrar, Jawad Khamis, Hasan Isa, Husain Nasser, Fatima Al Hashimi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Case report
Sigmoid volvulus
Children
Adolescents
Decompression
Endoscopy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-017-1440-y

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