Primary Small Bowel Volvulus in a Neonate: Case Report

Autor: Osifo, O D, Ogbomo, R O, Igbinovia, E
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2008
Zdroj: African Journal of Paediatric Surgery; Vol 4, No 2 (2007); 108-109
ISSN: 0189-6725
Popis: Primary small intestinal volvulus is rare. Volvulus of the small intestinal usually occurs secondary to malrotation of the bowel. This is a report of a neonate who presented with gangrenous primary small bowel volvulus. Although the surgery was successful, the patient continued to deteriorate until death after sixteen days on admission. Keywords: Volvulus, small intestine, gangrene. African Journal of Paediatric Surgery Vol. 4 (2) 2007: pp.108-109
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