Sigmoid volvulus in adolescence.
Sigmoid volvulus in young adults is rare. It usually presents as chronic recurrent attacks of abdominal pain. The diagnosis is usually delayed because of a low level of suspicion. We present the case of a 17-year-old girl with recurrent episodes of sigmoid volvulus, to illustrate the problem.
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Department of Surgery A, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Zerifin, Israel.
Halevy
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D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D012810:Sigmoid Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D012812:Sigmoidoscopy