Mesenteric volvulus in children: two autopsy cases and review of the literature
JAMC-Journal of Ayub Medical College-Abbotabad-Pakistan. 2008; 20 (2): 133-135
in English
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ABSTRACT
Small bowel mesenteric volvulus when compared with mesocolonic volvulus, have not high incidence. Two autopsy cases of small bowel mesenteric volvulus in infants, highlighting the importance of a suspicion in early recognition of this rare but potentially fatal intra-abdominal emergency are reported. We also review the literature on possible aetiologies and mechanism of small bowel mesenteric volvulus, as well as its management
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Autopsy
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Review Literature as Topic
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Abdominal Pain
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Disease Management
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Intestinal Obstruction
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
J. Ayub Med. Coll.-Abbotabad-Pak.
Year:
2008
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