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  • Title: Volvulus of the splenic flexure of the colon.
    Author: Welch GH, Anderson JR.
    Journal: Dis Colon Rectum; 1985 Aug; 28(8):592-3. PubMed ID: 4017823.
    Abstract:
    Volvulus of the splenic flexure is a rare cause of large-bowel obstruction. Three cases are presented and the features of 17 previously reported cases reviewed. Resection with or without primary anastomosis is the procedure of choice to prevent recurrence.
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