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ArticleClinical case reports2024

Transverse colon volvulus: A case report of an uncommon cause of acute abdomen in pediatrics.

Evenildo Martinez Ortega, Dollis De Jesús Rodríguez Ruano, Raed M Al-Zoubi, Amani N Alansari

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Article in Clinical case reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Evenildo Martinez OrtegaDepartment of Pediatric Surgery Juan M Marquez Children's Hospital Havana Cuba.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2983-6111
Dollis De Jesús Rodríguez RuanoDepartment of Pediatric Surgery Juan M Marquez Children's Hospital Havana Cuba.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0017-7274
Raed M Al-ZoubiSurgical Research Section, Department of Surgery Hamad Medical Corporation Doha Qatar.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0548-429X
Amani N AlansariDepartment of Pediatric Surgery Hamad Medical Corporation Doha Qatar.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9369-1933

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Abstract

Transverse colonic volvulus (TCV) is a serious condition with a mortality rate of up to 33%. It is very rare, especially in children. Despite its rarity, surgeons should have a high index of suspicion and include it in the list of differential diagnoses, especially in patients with developmental delays and associated uncommon syndromes. Resection and anastomosis, whether as a one-stage or two-stage procedure, proved to be the best treatment options for children. Since prompt identification and management are vital, this paper presents useful information on the presentation, treatment, and outcome of this case report.

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diagnosispediatric patientssurgical emergencysurgical treatmenttransverse colon volvulus

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PMCPMC11087218

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