Sigmoid volvulus

Case contributed by Huy Sruy , 2 Apr 2018
Diagnosis certain
Changed by Ayla Al Kabbani, 5 Dec 2019

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Age changed from 88 to 90 years.
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An elderly patient comes to the hospital with diffuseDiffuse abdominal pain, distention and constipation for 3 days.

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Findings was changed:

Coffee bean sign with large bowel dilatation and absence theof gas in the rectum.

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