Sigmoid Volvulus: Relationship between Mental Retardation

Sigmoid volvulus (SV) is a rare large bowel obstruction form worldwide. Mental retardation is thought as a causative factor in SV. In this paper, the relationship between SV and mental retardation is discussed in the light of the largest SV series over the world.

Journal

GAZI MEDICAL JOURNAL

Year

2021

Volume

32

Issue

4

ISSN

2147-2092

DOI

10.12996/gmj.2021.140

WoS UID

WOS:000750573900001

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