Transverse colon volvulus presenting as bowel obstruction, atelectasis, and displacement of the right lobe of the liver into the left upper abdominal quadrant: a case report

Abstract Background Transverse colon volvulus is an uncommon cause of intestinal obstruction. It is a surgical emergency that can lead to bowel infarction, peritonitis, and death. Case presentation We report a case of transverse colon volvulus in a 35-year-old Congolese immigrant man who had a rare...

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Principais autores:	Mubaraka Kayiira, Eria Muwanguzi, Derrick Kasozi, Peter Waitt, Rogers Ayebare, Edwin Musinguzi, Innocent Orimunsi, Paul Okeny, Peter Mbide, Timothy Arthur Serumaga, Nicholas Tamale
Formato:	Artigo
Idioma:	Inglês
Publicado em:	BMC 2023-04-01
coleção:	Journal of Medical Case Reports
Assuntos:	Transverse colon volvulus Bowel obstruction Right lung collapse Case report Displacement of the right lobe of the liver Point of care ultrasonography
Acesso em linha:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-023-03840-1
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