Paediatric caecal volvulus, a rare presentation of african degenerative leiomyopathy – a case report
ADL is a rare and often fatal condition associated with intermittent bowel obstruction and systemic complications, including cardiac and urologic abnormalities. In paediatric patients, caecal volvulus should prompt consideration of PIPO as an underlying diagnosis.
Authors
- Francesca Palmisani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0635-055X)
- Seo-Hwa Chung
- Giulia Brisighelli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5449-7820)
- Emanuele Trovalusci
- Sphamandla Zulu
- Leila Hartford
Institutions
- University of Padua (IT)
- Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital (ZA)
- Medical University of Vienna (AT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Colorectal Disease
- Published
- 2026-01-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00384-026-05093-y
- Primary Topic
- Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00