Transverse colon volvulus - a case report and literature review.
S Afr J Surg
; 61(4): 237-239, 2023 11.
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ABSTRACT
SUMMARY:
Transverse colon volvulus is a rare diagnosis, with less than 100 cases reported up to 2019. The condition is complicated by the absence of characteristic radiological findings and is typically diagnosed intraoperatively. It is a surgical emergency as the condition can lead to bowel necrosis and is associated with a mortality rate of up to 33%. Bowel resection is the treatment of choice, and if a megacolon is present a subtotal colectomy is recommended. Due to the rarity of transverse colon volvulus, limited data is available on the long-term outcome of patients.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Colon Transverso
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Vólvulo Intestinal
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
S Afr J Surg
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Sudáfrica