Ischemic volvulus of the transverse colon: A case report and review of literature.
A 75-year old male presented to the emergency room with worsening abdominal pain and distension. Plain radiographs were suggestive of a large bowel obstruction due to volvulus. An attempt to detorse the volvulus and decompress the colon endoscopically failed, after which the patient was taken for an exploratory laparotomy. A transverse colon volvulus was found, and an extended right hemicolectomy and ileostomy was performed. We discuss the diagnosis and management of transverse colon volvulus and review the pertinent literature.
Sparks
Dorothy A
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Northside Medical Center/Northeast Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Department of Surgery, 500 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown, OH 44505, USA. ddnasj@gmail.com.
Dawood
Murtaza Y
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Chase
Daniel M
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Thomas
David J
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