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  • Title: Minimal access surgery for sigmoid volvulus in children.
    Author: Liu KK, Leung MW, Wong BP, Chao NS, Chung KW, Kwok WK.
    Journal: Pediatr Surg Int; 2006 Dec; 22(12):1007-8. PubMed ID: 17001485.
    Abstract:
    A 12-year-old boy presented with large-bowel obstruction due to sigmoid volvulus. Temporary relief was achieved with rectal tube decompression. Elective laparoscopic-assisted sigmoid colectomy was performed. Post-operative recovery was uneventful. The patient remained well with no recurrence after 4 years of follow-up. Laparoscopic-assisted sigmoid colectomy may be the procedure of choice for selected children with sigmoid volvulus.
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