| Volvulus due to a giant sigmoid diverticulum: a rare cause of intestinal occlusion. | |
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PMID: 18709794 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The case of a giant sigmoid diverticulum complicated by a volvulus of the bowel is reported. After an exhaustive literature review, the Authors analyse the aetiopathogenetic, physiopathological and clinical aspects of this rare condition, considering its diagnostic and therapeutic implications. The Authors describe surgical problems and therapeutic management, pointing out that without an accurate study by radiological imaging, it is very difficult to diagnose the condition, particularly when no specific symptoms have been observed. |
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Authors:
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Antonino Versaci; Antonio Macrì; Marialuisa Terranova; Grazia Leonello; Rocco Caminiti; Giuseppe Sfuncia; Giovanna Rivoli; Ignazio Salamone; Ciro Famulari |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Chirurgia italiana Volume: 60 ISSN: 0009-4773 ISO Abbreviation: Chir Ital Publication Date: 2008 May-Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-08-19 Completed Date: 2008-10-22 Revised Date: 2009-11-11 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0151753 Medline TA: Chir Ital Country: Italy |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 487-91 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Emergency Surgery Unit, Department of Human Pathology, University of Messina, Policlinico Universitario G. Martino, Messina. |
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Diverticulum
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complications*,
pathology Female Humans Intestinal Obstruction / etiology Intestinal Volvulus / etiology* Middle Aged Sigmoid Diseases / complications*, pathology |
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