Publications by authors named "Tesfahun Mengistu Abebe"

Introduction And Importance: Transverse colon volvulus is an uncommon cause of large bowel obstruction, often presenting as a surgical emergency. This case report details a rare instance of gangrenous transverse colon volvulus in a 50-year-old male patient with a history of Hartmann's procedure performed six years prior.

Case Presentation: The patient presented with acute abdominal pain, diffuse abdominal distension, and failure to pass feces and flatus.

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Introduction And Importance: Richter's hernia is a protrusion of a portion of the circumference of anti-mesenteric side of intestine through the fascial defect. It is a rare type of hernia and typically occurs in elderly patients. Richter's hernia could result in grave complications.

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