The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 193, Issue 4 , Pages 421-426 , April 2007

Feasibility of single-stage resection and primary anastomosis in patients with acute noncomplicated sigmoid volvulus

Received 21 February 2005 ,Revised 16 August 2006

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doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2006.08.077

The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 193, Issue 4 , Pages 421-426 , April 2007

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