| Literature DB >> 848667 |
D C Budd, E L Nirdlinger, D L Sturtz, W J Fouty.
Abstract
An unusual case of volvulus of the transverse colon associated with scleroderma is presented. The morphologic changes in the large bowel due to progressive systemic sclerosis, resulting in pseudo-obstruction, are considered in the etiology and pathogenesis of colonic torsion.Entities:
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Year: 1977 PMID: 848667 DOI: 10.1016/0002-9610(77)90547-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Surg ISSN: 0002-9610 Impact factor: 2.565