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  • Title: Small bowel volvulus resulting from a congenital band treated laparoscopically.
    Author: Iannelli A, Fabiani P, Dahman M, Benizri E, Gugenheim J.
    Journal: Surg Endosc; 2002 Mar; 16(3):538. PubMed ID: 11928048.
    Abstract:
    In recent years, laparoscopy has dramatically changed the approach to the patient with acute abdominal pain. We report the case of a patient with small bowel volvulus caused by a congenital band binding the greater omentum to the mesentery, which was promptly diagnosed and treated using laparoscopy. Early intervention averted irreversible ischemic lesions of the intestine and the need for bowel resection. With the routine use of laparoscopy in the setting of acute abdominal pain, rare affections can be easily diagnosed and effectively treated.
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