Mesenteric volvulus in children: two autopsy cases and review of the literature.
Small bowel mesenteric volvulus when compared with mesocolonic volvulus, have not high incidence. Two autopsy cases of small bowel mesenteric volvulus in infants, highlighting the importance of a suspicion in early recognition of this rare but potentially fatal intra-abdominal emergency are reported. We also review the literature on possible aetiologies and mechanism of small bowel mesenteric volvulus, as well as its management.
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Nursel
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Uludağ University Medical Faculty, Forensic Medicine Department, Görükle 16059, Bursa, Turkey.
Eren
Bülent
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Fedakar
Recep
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Bulut
Mehtap
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D001344:Autopsy; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D045822:Intestinal Volvulus / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008643:Mesentery / Q000473:pathology*; D012307:Risk Factors