Delayed Presentation of Sigmoid Volvulus in a Young Woman

Volvulus is an unusual condition in Western countries, generally isolated to elderly patients with multiple comorbidities. This report describes an unusual case of a very large gangrenous sigmoid volvulus in a young, otherwise healthy 25-year-old female. A review of the diagnosis and management is s...

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Main Authors: Daniel Weingrow, Andrew McCague, Ravi Shah, Fariborz Lalezarzadeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2012-04-01
Series:Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
Online Access:http://escholarship.org/uc/item/1k2639d0