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Minimal access surgery for sigmoid volvulus in children

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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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Liu, K.K.W., Leung, M.W.Y., Wong, B.P.Y. et al. Minimal access surgery for sigmoid volvulus in children. Pediatr Surg Int 22, 1007–1008 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-006-1791-8

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