Volvulus of the transverse colon, a long-term complication of hemicolectomy: report of a case.
A redundant limb of ileum left after a hemicolectomy is postulated to be the causative factor in a case of volvulus of the transverse colon and distal ileum after hemicolectomy 20 years before. A case is presented and the etiology of volvulus briefly discussed.
D000368:Aged; D003082:Colectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D008722:Methods