Volvulus of transverse colon as a rare cause of obstruction - a case report and literature review.
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Volvulus of transverse colon is a rare cause of large bowel obstruction. Diagnosis can be challenging and the effective management remains controversial. We report a case of volvulus of the transverse colon in a 76-year-old woman. The literature regarding diagnosis and treatment of such pathology was also reviewed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Polski przeglad chirurgiczny
دوره 85 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013