Appendicular Torsion
| Autor: | Dubhashi, Siddharth Pramod, Khadav, Bharat |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2016 |
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| Zdroj: | Nigerian Journal of Surgery, Vol 22, Iss 1, Pp 41-42 (2016) Nigerian Journal of Surgery; Vol 22, No 1 (2016); 41-42 Nigerian Journal of Surgery : Official Publication of the Nigerian Surgical Research Society |
| ISSN: | 2278-7100 1117-6806 |
| Popis: | Torsion of the vermiform appendix is a rare condition detectable only at operation. It can be primary or secondary. This is a case report of 52-year-old female with 180° anti-clockwise rotation of the appendix. Torsion can further leads to strangulation and infarction of the organ. Appendicular torsion could be included in the differential diagnosis of pain in right iliac fossa.Keywords: Anti-clockwise, appendix, primary, secondary, torsion |
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