Volvulus of the splenic flexure of colon: a case report and review

Authors
Mahajan, R Seth, S Braithwaite, PA
Citation
R. Mahajan et al., Volvulus of the splenic flexure of colon: a case report and review, INT J COL R, 15(3), 2000, pp. 182-184
Citations number
20
Categorie Soggetti
Gastroenerology and Hepatology
Journal title
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COLORECTAL DISEASE
ISSN journal
01791958 → ACNP
Volume
15
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
182 - 184
Database
ISI
SICI code
0179-1958(200006)15:3<182:VOTSFO>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
We report a case of splenic flexure volvulus in a patient who had previousl y been operated upon for a sigmoid volvulus. The clinical features and mana gement of plenic flexure volvulus are discussed.