Abstract
This radiographically documented case of synchronous ileoileocolic intussusception and sigmoid volvulus is without apparent precedence. Etiological factors relevent to each of these conditions are discussed. Reasons for possible underdiagnosis of sigmoid volvulus and simultaneous lesions are included.
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Leeba, J.M., Boas, R.N. Simultaneous intussusception and sigmoid volvulus in a child. Pediatr Radiol 16, 248–249 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02456298
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