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Primary Segmental Intestinal Volvulus in a Neonate
1Saglik Bilimleri University, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Tepecik Training Hospital, Izmir, Turkey. verikci@yahoo.com.
Indian Pediatrics
|December 30, 2019
Abstract:
Primary segmental intestinal volvulus is a rare disease with an aggressive clinical course. Early diagnosis and prompt management prevents life-threatening necrosis and perforation. A 1-day-old newborn girl with this disorder is reported to emphasize the presentation, imaging findings and management.
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