A rare case of cecal volvulus in a pediatric patient with dolichocolon
Dolichocolon is an anatomic variant characterized by redundant colon. While the overall incidence of this condition is unknown, cases of dolichocolon resulting in cecal volvulus are rarely reported. A high index of suspicion is required to correctly identify cecal volvulus, regardless of the cause....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2022-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213576622001671 |