Midgut volvulus due to jejunal diverticula: A case report
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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: World Journal of Gastroenterology
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1007-9327
DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i40.5826