Acute abdomen caused by a large solitary jejunal diverticulum that induced a midgut volvulus. Report of a case
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A Case of Midgut Volvulus Associated with a Jejunal Diverticulum
Midgut volvulus in adults is a rare entity that may present with intermittent colicky abdominal pain mixed with completely asymptomatic episodes. This small bowel twist may result in complications of obstruction, ischemia, hemorrhage, or perforation. With a midgut volvulus, complications may be life-threatening, and emergent surgical intervention is the mainstay of treatment. This current case ...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
سال: 2020
ISSN: 2210-2612
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.07.082