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World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Published in: World Journal of Emergency Surgery 1/2008

Open Access 01-12-2008 | Case report

Laparoscopic assisted right hemicolectomy for caecal volvulus

Authors: Michael D Kelly, John Bunni, Anne M Pullyblank

Published in: World Journal of Emergency Surgery | Issue 1/2008

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Abstract

A case of acute caecal volvulus is presented where laparoscopy was used to avoid a major laparotomy. A technique is described for safe deflation of the caecum, which allowed a small incision for resection and anastomosis.
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Metadata
Title
Laparoscopic assisted right hemicolectomy for caecal volvulus
Authors
Michael D Kelly
John Bunni
Anne M Pullyblank
Publication date
01-12-2008
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
World Journal of Emergency Surgery / Issue 1/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1749-7922
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-7922-3-4

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