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Case Reports
. 1979 Mar;72(3):329-30.
doi: 10.1097/00007611-197903000-00027.

Cecal volvulus

T M Lindsey, T M Aycock, E Poulos
Case Reports

Cecal volvulus

T M Lindsey et al. South Med J. 1979 Mar.

Abstract

A recent experience with cecal volvulus of acute and chronic types is presented. The four cases were treated surgically by both reconstructive and extirpative means with equally good results. Early diagnosis and vigorous treatment are emphasized to avoid a high mortality rate in this condition.

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