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Techniques in Coloproctology
Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology 1/2010

01-11-2010

Colonic cancer in a patient with intestinal malrotation: a case report

Authors: A. Michalopoulos, V. Papadopoulos, D. Paramythiotis, T. Papavramidis, V. Douros, S. Netta, A. Mekras, S. Apostolidis

Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology | Special Issue 1/2010

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Abstract

We present a case of a 76-year-old patient with intestinal malrotation, with incomplete rotation of the small intestine and abnormal positioning of the duodenum and superior mesenteric vessels over the transverse colon. Furthermore, the patient suffered of a concomitant cancer of the ascending colon.
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Metadata
Title
Colonic cancer in a patient with intestinal malrotation: a case report
Authors
A. Michalopoulos
V. Papadopoulos
D. Paramythiotis
T. Papavramidis
V. Douros
S. Netta
A. Mekras
S. Apostolidis
Publication date
01-11-2010
Publisher
Springer Milan
Published in
Techniques in Coloproctology / Issue Special Issue 1/2010
Print ISSN: 1123-6337
Electronic ISSN: 1128-045X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-010-0632-x

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