[Emergency diagnosis of cecal volvulus].
Twelve cases of coecal volvulus have been analysed. Given typical signs, plain radiography of the abdomen should assure diagnosis. Chronic volvulus requires a colon contrast enema for confirmation of diagnosis.. Immediate laparotomy is mandatory.
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Departement Chirurgie der Universität, Kantonsspital Basel.
Bodoky
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Ackermann
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies
Notfalldiagnostik bei Zäkumvolvulus.