Appendicular Torsion
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 tors...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Nigerian Journal of Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://www.nigerianjsurg.com/article.asp?issn=1117-6806;year=2016;volume=22;issue=1;spage=41;epage=42;aulast=Dubhashi |