Vol 7, No 1 (2005)
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Published online: 2005-05-06
Acute abdomen caused by a torsion of the vermiform appendix in a 6-year-old boy
Chirurgia Polska 2005;7(1):59-61.
Abstract
The authors present a rare case of acute abdomen in a 6-year-old boy caused by torsion of the vermiform
appendix. An analysis of the clinical manifestation, mechanism, usefulness of imaging techniques and
treatment of torsion based on the review of literature and personal experience was performed.
Keywords: torsion of vermiform appendixacute abdomenchildren