Abstract
Colonic volvulus is a relatively uncommon cause of large bowel obstruction, accounting
for 10% of colonic obstructions. Volvulus of the transverse colon is quite rare, accounting
for only 4–11% of all reported cases of colonic volvulus (Kerry RL, Ransom HK. Volvulus
of the colon: etiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Arch Surg 1969;99:215–221). We report
an unusual case of documented volvulus of the transverse colon in a young man with
intestinal malrotation and concomitant duodenal obstruction by Ladd's bands.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: July 09, 2007
Accepted:
April 28,
2007
Received:
April 11,
2007
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