Abstract |
A 75-year old male presented to the emergency room with worsening abdominal pain and distension. Plain radiographs were suggestive of a large bowel obstruction due to volvulus. An attempt to detorse the volvulus and decompress the colon endoscopically failed, after which the patient was taken for an exploratory laparotomy. A transverse colon volvulus was found, and an extended right hemicolectomy and ileostomy was performed. We discuss the diagnosis and management of transverse colon volvulus and review the pertinent literature.
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Authors | Dorothy A Sparks, Murtaza Y Dawood, Daniel M Chase, David J Thomas |
Journal | Cases journal
(Cases J)
Vol. 1
Issue 1
Pg. 174
(Sep 22 2008)
ISSN: 1757-1626 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 18808679
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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