| Literature DB >> 22166741 |
Roman Bandurski1, Konrad Zaręba, Bogusław Kędra.
Abstract
Caecal volvulus is very rare causa of the intestinal obstruction. It ocures in 1- 1,5% of all intestinal obstructions. It is known that there is only on treatment in this situation which is surgery. It is classified as an obstruction because of strangulation.We present a case of the 46 year old patient, who was operated because of intestinal obstruction. During the operation caecal volvulus has been found, with gangrene of the appendices.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 22166741 DOI: 10.2478/v10035-011-0080-y
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pol Przegl Chir ISSN: 0032-373X