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Laparoscopic assisted right hemicolectomy for caecal volvulus

Michael D Kelly1 email, John Bunni1 email and Anne M Pullyblank2 email

1Department of Upper GI, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, UK

2Department of Colorectal Surgery, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, UK

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World Journal of Emergency Surgery 2008, 3:4doi:10.1186/1749-7922-3-4

Published: 21 January 2008

Abstract

A case of acute caecal volvulus is presented where laparoscopy was used to avoid a major laparotomy. A technique is described for safe deflation of the caecum, which allowed a small incision for resection and anastomosis.


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