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2013 | 85 | 10 | 605-607

Article title

Volvulus of Transverse Colon as A Rare Cause of Obstruction – A Case Report and Literature Review

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Volvulus of transverse colon is a rare cause of large bowel obstruction. Diagnosis can be challenging and the effective management remains controversial. We report a case of volvulus of the transverse colon in a 76-year-old woman. The literature regarding diagnosis and treatment of such pathology was also reviewed.

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85

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10

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605-607

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published
1 - 10 - 2013
online
01 - 12 - 2013

Contributors

  • Department of General Surgery, John Paul II Memorial Hospital in Bełchatów
  • Department of General Surgery, John Paul II Memorial Hospital in Bełchatów
  • Department of General Surgery, John Paul II Memorial Hospital in Bełchatów
  • Department of General Surgery, John Paul II Memorial Hospital in Bełchatów

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bwmeta1.element.-psjd-doi-10_2478_pjs-2013-0090
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