Transverse Colonic Volvulus in a Child: Successful Management with Decompression and Delayed Laparoscopic Colopexy

Abstract We report a case of colonic volvulus in a 7-year-old child with normal development. Operative findings at laparotomy showed a 270-degree transverse colonic volvulus (TCV), with colonic ligamentous attachment abnormalities. A loop ileostomy was formed following detorsion, with delayed laparo...

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Main Authors: Caroline Smith (Author), Alexander Cho (Author), Thomas Tsang (Author)
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Published: Georg Thieme Verlag KG, 2013-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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