Abstract
We report a case of splenic flexure volvulus in a patient who had previously been operated upon for a sigmoid volvulus. The clinical features and management of splenic flexure volvulus are discussed.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Anastomosis, Surgical
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Gangrene
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Humans
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Intestinal Obstruction / pathology
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Intestinal Obstruction / surgery*
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Male
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Recurrence
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Sigmoid Diseases / pathology
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Sigmoid Diseases / surgery*
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Splenic Diseases / microbiology
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Splenic Diseases / pathology
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Splenic Diseases / surgery*