Primary segmental intestinal volvulus associated with acute appendicitis
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[Adult intestinal malrotation associated with intestinal volvulus].
BACKGROUND Intestinal malrotation is a congenital anomaly of the intestinal rotation and fixation, and usually occurs in the neonatal age. OBJECTIVE Description of a clinical case associated with acute occlusive symptoms. CLINICAL CASE A case of intestinal malrotation is presented in a previously asymptomatic woman of 46 years old with an intestinal obstruction, with radiology and surgical ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports
سال: 2018
ISSN: 2213-5766
DOI: 10.1016/j.epsc.2018.03.010