Isolated cecal necrosis mimicking acute appendicitis: a case series

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Spontaneous non-occlusive ischemic colitis involving the cecum alone (isolated cecal necrosis) is a rare condition that is generally due to a low-flow state: shock. It presents with right lower quadrant abdominal pain and may resem...

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Main Authors: Dirican Abuzer, Unal Bulent, Bassulu Nuray, Tatlı Faik, Aydin Cemalettin, Kayaalp Cuneyt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-06-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/3/1/7443