Transverse colon volvulus - a case report and literature review
S Afr J Surg. 2023 Nov;61(4):237-239. doi: 10.36303/SAJS.4069. Epub 2023 Oct 25.ABSTRACTTransverse colon volvulus is a rare diagnosis, with less than 100 cases reported up to 2019. The condition is complicated by the absence of characteristic radiological findings and is typically diagnosed intraoperatively. It is a surgical emergency as the condition can lead to bowel necrosis and is associated with a mortality rate of up to 33%. Bowel resection is the treatment of choice, and if a megacolon is present a subtotal colectomy is recommended. Due to the rarity of transverse colon volvulus, limited data is available on the lon...
Source: South African Journal of Surgery - March 7, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: L Niksch M Lockwood P L van Rooyen N A Niksch L Lorentz Source Type: research
Surgical outcomes of very-early-onset ulcerative colitis: retrospective comparative study with older pediatric patients
ConclusionWith regard to complications and outcomes, total colectomy for VEO-UC patients and that for older pediatric UC patients is comparable. However, high-output ileostomy and the long duration of CVC placement may pose management challenges. (Source: Pediatric Surgery International)
Source: Pediatric Surgery International - March 7, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
