Sigmoid volvulus in children: a case report
Abstract Background Sigmoid volvulus is frequently reported in the “volvulus belt” (Middle East, Africa, the Indian subcontinent, Turkey, and South America) and is the third leading cause of large bowel obstruction in North America. It is an uncommon problem in children and adolescents, and is rarel...
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| Formato: | Artigo |
| Idioma: | English |
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BMC
2017-11-01
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| Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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| Acceso en liña: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-017-1440-y |