Sigmoid volvulus: a rare but unique complication of enteric fever

Sigmoid volvulus: a rare but unique complication of enteric fever

We present a case of sigmoid volvulus in a young male patient with culture-proven Salmonella Typhi in the blood which was sensitive to Meropenem and Azithromycin only, presented with fever, vomiting, loose stools, hematochezia, abdominal distention and tenderness with no signs of perforation on erec...

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Main Authors: Muhammad Sohaib Asghar, Abubakar Tauseef, Hiba Shariq, Maryam Zafar, Rumael Jawed, Uzma Rasheed, Mustafa Dawood, Haris Alvi, Saad Aslam, Marium Tauseef
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Greater Baltimore Medical Center 2020-01-01
Series:Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives
Subjects:
volvulus
twisting
mesentery
obstruction
perforation
enteric
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20009666.2020.1718480

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