| Literature DB >> 23133227 |
Rajaram Burrah1, Arun Menon, H Pathan, R Ravikanth, Arun Kilpadi.
Abstract
Ileosigmoid knot is rare yet life-threatening condition caused by acute double loop intestinal obstruction. Preoperative diagnosis is difficult and it is associated with high morbidity and mortality. We present one such patient we encountered and outline our management, and discuss the surgical options available.Entities:
Keywords: Compound volvulus; Ileosigmoid knot; Intestinal obstruction
Year: 2010 PMID: 23133227 PMCID: PMC3452500 DOI: 10.1007/s12262-010-0023-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Indian J Surg ISSN: 0973-9793 Impact factor: 0.656