Transverse colon volvulus presenting as bowel obstruction, atelectasis, and displacement of the right lobe of the liver into the left upper abdominal quadrant: a case report

Transverse colon volvulus presenting as bowel obstruction, atelectasis, and displacement of the right lobe of the liver into the left upper abdominal quadrant: a case report

Abstract Background Transverse colon volvulus is an uncommon cause of intestinal obstruction. It is a surgical emergency that can lead to bowel infarction, peritonitis, and death. Case presentation We report a case of transverse colon volvulus in a 35-year-old Congolese immigrant man who had a rare...

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Main Authors: Mubaraka Kayiira, Eria Muwanguzi, Derrick Kasozi, Peter Waitt, Rogers Ayebare, Edwin Musinguzi, Innocent Orimunsi, Paul Okeny, Peter Mbide, Timothy Arthur Serumaga, Nicholas Tamale
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-04-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Transverse colon volvulus
Bowel obstruction
Right lung collapse
Case report
Displacement of the right lobe of the liver
Point of care ultrasonography
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-023-03840-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-023-03840-1

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