Gil-Hernández G, Pérez-Escobedo SU, Rodríguez-Wong U, García-Álvarez J, Peñavera-Hernández JR, Torres-Landa M

Language: Spanish
References: 10
Page: 55-57
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ABSTRACT

Cecal volvulus is a rare clinical presentation and a cause of intestinal obstruction in these patients presenting clinical variables that can be reached from acute abdominal pain to septic shock. Because of the unusual presentation and low repetition favors a delay in diagnosis and treatment. The objective of this review is to raise awareness through the clinical case of disease pathogenesis, clinical features and histophatology.

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