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Primary volvulus of the small intestine in infants
The Japanese Journal of Surgery
|September 1, 1978
Insights
Primary small bowel volvulus, a rare condition with no clear surgical cause, was studied in five cases. This research examines its clinical features and potential causes.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Primary small bowel volvulus is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction.
- Idiopathic cases, where no definitive surgical cause is found, are particularly uncommon.
Observation:
- This paper details five distinct cases of primary small bowel volvulus.
- The cases presented lacked identifiable surgical etiologies.
Findings:
- The study focuses on the clinical presentation of these rare volvulus cases.
- Etiological factors contributing to primary small bowel volvulus are discussed.
Implications:
- Understanding the clinical features of idiopathic small bowel volvulus is crucial for diagnosis.
- Further research into the etiology of primary small bowel volvulus may improve patient outcomes.
Abstract:
Primary small bowel volvulus which no definite cause can be detected surgically is rare. In this paper, we present five cases of primary small bowel volvulus and discuss the clinical features including etiology.