Ileosigmoid knotting in a child. The first case report in a French girl

Gastroenterol Clin Biol. 2006 Dec;30(12):1414-6. doi: 10.1016/s0399-8320(06)73574-6.

Abstract

Ileosigmoid knotting occurs when the ileum wraps around the base of an elongated sigmoid colon. It is rare in developed countries, especially in children. The authors report the first case of ileosigmoid knotting in a Caucasian French girl.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Colon, Sigmoid*
  • Female
  • France
  • Humans
  • Ileal Diseases* / diagnosis