Segmental small bowel volvulus caused by a single adhesion band in a 5-year-old girl: A case report

Authors

  • Sirima Liukitithara Hatyai Hospital, Songkhla, Thailand
  • Paisarn Vejchapipat Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand

Keywords:

Segmental volvulus, post-enterocolitis, small bowel obstruction, young children

Abstract

We describe a patient with segmental volvulus of the small intestine caused by single band adhesion due to enterocolitis. A 5-year-old girl presented with sudden onset of diffuse abdominal pain and non-bilious vomiting. Emergency laparotomy was performed due to small bowel obstruction.

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Published

2023-07-27

How to Cite

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Liukitithara S, Vejchapipat P. Segmental small bowel volvulus caused by a single adhesion band in a 5-year-old girl: A case report. Chula Med J [Internet]. 2023 Jul. 27 [cited 2024 Oct. 12];64(3). Available from: https://he05.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/CMJ/article/view/248