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Transverse colon volvulus: a case report.
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1986
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Radiographic AppearanceColorectal SurgerySurgical PathologyGastroenterologyVisceral SurgeryGi TechniqueSurgeryGastrointestinal PathologyTransverse Colon VolvulusMedicineOrthopaedic SurgeryMechanical FactorsCase Report
Transverse colon volvulus is a rarely encountered disorder that is difficult to diagnose preoperatively. The anatomic, physiological, and mechanical factors that predispose patients to this problem are discussed as well as various therapies. The radiographic appearance is also reviewed.