Non-invasive treatment of the sigmoid volvulus. A pediatric case report

Non-invasive treatment of the sigmoid volvulus. A pediatric case report

Sigmoid volvulus occurs when the sigmoid colic loop gets wrapped around its own mesocolon. While this condition is categorized as an extremely rare emergency in the pediatric population, diagnosis is often difficult due to the fact that its aspecific manifestations or sneaky symptoms are similar to...

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Main Authors: Carmela Visalli, MD, Renato Trimarchi, MD, Antonella Spatola, MD, Sebastiano Maria Miano, MD, Ignazio Salamone, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-09-01
Series:Radiology Case Reports
Subjects:
Sigmoid volvulus
Water-soluble contrast enema
Abdominal pain
Constipation
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043321003654

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