Presentation
Chronic constipation
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Dolichocolon and transverse colon ptosis
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Elongation of the colon is present particularly at descending and sigmoid portions accompanied by transverse colon ptosis.
Case Discussion
Dolichocolon is an elongation of the colon, usually the descending and sigmoid, resulting in flexures, loops, and kinks in the lumen of the gut. Dilatation of the affected segment may accompany this.
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