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  • Title: [Rare colonic occlusions: volvulus of the splenic flexure].
    Author: Zago A, Pollini GP, Gandolfi P, Moretto G, Ferrara R, Donati CL, Mazzilli G.
    Journal: Ann Ital Chir; 1992; 63(4):501-3. PubMed ID: 1463265.
    Abstract:
    Authors report a case of perforated splenic flexure volvulus, treated with resection, end colostomy and closure of the distal stump. From the revision of literature it comes out the case reported is the 30th recorded till now, the 6th with ischemic complications, and the only one with perforation. Actual pathogenetic trends and various therapeutic options are reported.
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