Management of Sigmoid Volvulus Based on Ladd's Procedure: A Case Report

• Hoofdauteurs: Li-Lan Chiang (Auteur), Hong-Shiee Lai (Auteur), Yen-Hsuan Ni (Auteur), Wen-Ming Hsu (Auteur)
• Formaat: Boek
• Gepubliceerd in: Elsevier, 2009-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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Sigmoid volvulus is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition in childhood. Colectomy is usually required to prevent recurrent volvulus, which carries a high risk of morbidity and mortality. Here, we report a non-resection method based on the concept of Ladd's procedure to treat a sigmo...