Primary small gut volvulus in adult presenting with hematemesis.

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2006-09-09
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Small gut volvulus is rare in adults and usually presents with acute intestinal obstruction. We report a 25-year-old man with primary small gut volvulus who presented with hematemesis. The gangrenous gut was resected at laparotomy. He is well 3 months later.
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Jain SK, Jayant M, Norbu C, Garg PK. Primary small gut volvulus in adult presenting with hematemesis. Indian Journal of Gastroenterology. 2006 Sep-Oct; 25(5): 262-3
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https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/64389
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Indian Journal of Gastroenterology