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Volvulus of the splenic flexure of the colon

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Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

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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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  1. University Department of Surgery, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, Scotland

    G. H. Welch F.R.C.S. &  J. R. Anderson F.R.C.S.

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Welch, G.H., Anderson, J.R. Volvulus of the splenic flexure of the colon. Dis Colon Rectum 28, 592–593 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02554154

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