Idiopathic ileal volvulus with multiple concomitant infections in a starving man

• Main Authors: Tan, Lii Jye, Othman, Mohammad Shafie, Hiu, Jessie, Wong, Kum Thong, Lai, Shau Kong
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Malaysian Society of Pathologists 2021
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/97609/1/ABSTRACT.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/97609/; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33903310/
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Background: Small bowel volvulus is defined as the torsion of the small intestine, potentially leading to bowel obstruction, gangrene and perforation. It is a rare condition, especially in adults. Case presentation: A 30-year-old man was retrieved from the jungle with severe weight loss and abdomina...