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ArticleSurgical case reports2021

A case of sigmoid volvulus in an unexpected demographic.

Mohammad Saba, Joshua Rosenberg, Gregory Wu, Gudata Hinika

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Article in Surgical case reports, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3citing papers in PubMed
1.9field-weighted citation impact, top 15% of its field
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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed, 10 citations in OpenAlex.

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  3. Sigmoid volvulus in an adolescent female: A case report.International journal of surgery case reports · 2021
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Mohammad SabaRoss University School of Medicine, 2300 SW 145th Ave, Suite 200, Miramar, FL, 33027, USA. mohammadsaba@mail.rossmed.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3177-8670
Joshua RosenbergRoss University School of Medicine, 2300 SW 145th Ave, Suite 200, Miramar, FL, 33027, USA.
Gregory WuRoss University School of Medicine, 2300 SW 145th Ave, Suite 200, Miramar, FL, 33027, USA.
Gudata HinikaDepartment of Surgery, California Hospital Medical Center, 1401 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90015, USA.
California Hospital Medical Center Foundation · USRoss School · US

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundA sigmoid volvulus occurs when a segment of the colon twists upon its mesentery. This infliction is associated with old age, multiple co-morbidities, and the male sex. We present a rare case of sigmoid volvulus that occurred in a healthy young female. CASE PRESENTATION: A 28-year-old female presented with a one week history of constipation and abdominal pain. Her symptoms suddenly worsened and became associated with vomiting and severe pain. A focused history taking and physical examination showed peritoneal signs that led to timely diagnostic imaging to be implemented. Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen was consistent with sigmoid volvulus. Our patient underwent emergent laparotomy with a sigmoidectomy and recovered with no post-operative complications.

conclusionThis case report emphasizes the importance of clinicians maintaining a sigmoid volvulus as a rare, yet important differential when approaching abdominal pain in young healthy patients.

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Bowel obstructionEmergent surgerySigmoid colonSigmoidectomyVolvulus

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PMID33426621
PMCPMC7797386
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