Intestinal volvulus: Aetiology, morbidity and mortality in Tunisian children

• Main Authors: Nouira Faouzi (Author), Ben Ahmed Yosra (Author), Jlidi Said (Author), Ghorbel Soufiane (Author), Charieg Aouatef (Author), Khemakhem Rachid (Author), Chaouachi Beji (Author)
• 格式: 圖書
• 出版: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• 主題: article
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Background: Intestinal volvulus (IV) can occur at various sites of the gastrointestinal tract. In Europe, IV in children is most frequently due to malrotation but in Asia Ascaris infestation is a common cause. This report reviews the experience with IV in children in Tunisia; analyzes the aetiologie...