Pediatric idiopathic midgut volvulus and shock in the infant

Abstract Introduction: Intestinal volvulus is a surgical emergency in which a segment of the intestine twists over its mesenteric attachment, causing bowel obstruction. It usually presents with bilious vomiting and can progress to bowel necrosis and shock. Case Report: A 40-days-old male infant pres...

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Main Author: Maciel,Juliana (author)
Other Authors: Santos,Ana Luísa (author), Marinho,Ana Sofia (author), Figueiredo,Susana (author), Araújo,Ana Rita (author), Morgado,Hélder (author), Leitão,Banquart (author), Sarmento,Alzira (author), Fernandes,Sofia Ribeiro (author), Ferreira,Paula Regina (author)
Format: report
Language:eng
Published: 2020
Subjects:
idiopathic
infant
intestinal volvulus
shock
Online Access:http://scielo.pt/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0872-07542020000400212
Country:Portugal
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