Sigmoid Volvulus in an Adolescent Female: A case report

Kiyaka, Sonye Magugu; Sikakulya, Franck Katembo; Masereka, Robert; Okedi, Xaviour Francis; Anyama, Philip

Sigmoid Volvulus in an Adolescent Female: A case report

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Date

2021

Authors

Kiyaka, Sonye Magugu

Sikakulya, Franck Katembo

Masereka, Robert

Okedi, Xaviour Francis

Anyama, Philip

Publisher

International journal of surgery case reports

Abstract

Sigmoid volvulus is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction in children and adolescent population. It's considered a disease of the elderly with a widely varying incidence worldwide. It is more common in areas referred to as “volvulus belt” (Middle East, Africa, the Indian subcontinent, Turkey, and South America).

Keywords

Adolescent, Bowel obstruction, Resection and anastomosis

Citation

Kiyaka, S. M., Sikakulya, F. K., Masereka, R., Okedi, X. F., & Anyama, P. (2021). Sigmoid volvulus in an adolescent female: A case report. International journal of surgery case reports, 87, 106430.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2021.106430

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https://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/8200

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Medical and Health Sciences

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