Abstract
Ileosigmoid knotting or compound volvulus is a very uncommon cause of intestinal obstruction, which is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. A case of compound volvulus is reported in a 24 years old male patient who presented with diagnostic dilemma.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Humans
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Ileal Diseases / complications
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Ileal Diseases / diagnosis*
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Ileal Diseases / surgery
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Intestinal Obstruction / etiology
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Intestinal Volvulus / complications
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Intestinal Volvulus / diagnosis*
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Intestinal Volvulus / surgery
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Male
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Sigmoid Diseases / complications
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Sigmoid Diseases / diagnosis*
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Sigmoid Diseases / surgery