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This case report describes rotation of the terminal ileum in a patient who had a laparoscopic right hemicolectomy. To prevent this complication, the terminal ileum should be inspected laparoscopically for rotation before exteriorization of the terminal ileum and, in addition, after completion of the anastomosis.
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Bonjer, H.J., Lange, J.F. Rotation of the terminal ileum in laparoscopic right hemicolectomy. Surg Endosc 7, 534 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00316697
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00316697