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CASE REPORT

Cecal Volvulus in Pregnancy, a Diagnostic Dilemma and Management: A Case Report and Literature Review

Nahom Tadesse Bogale1 General Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Jigjiga University Sheik Hassen Yabare Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Jigjiga, EthiopiaCorrespondence[email protected] [email protected]
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Sintayew Asrat Beyene1 General Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Jigjiga University Sheik Hassen Yabare Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Jigjiga, EthiopiaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0009-0000-7354-4226View further author information
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Dawit Zerihun Desta1 General Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Jigjiga University Sheik Hassen Yabare Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Jigjiga, EthiopiaView further author information
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Eyob Hailu Tessema1 General Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Jigjiga University Sheik Hassen Yabare Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Jigjiga, EthiopiaView further author information
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Sebsbie Admas Birhanie2 Department of Radiology, Jigjiga University Sheik Hassen Yabare Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Jigjiga, EthiopiaView further author information
Pages 87-93 | Received 27 Sep 2023, Accepted 15 Nov 2023, Published online: 20 Nov 2023

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