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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 21, 2007; 13(3): 432-437
Published online Jan 21, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i3.432
Table 6 Etiology of large bowel ischemia, necrosis, and perforation (large bowel obstruction group, n = 36) n (%)
CauseIschemia(n = 6)Necrosis(n = 6)Perforation(n = 4)
Large bowel cancer3 (50%)3 (50%)2 (50%)
Adhesions1 (16.6%)1 (16.6%)1 (25%)
Hernia1 (16.6%)1 (16.6%)1 (25%)
Sigmoid volvulus1 (16.6%)1 (16.6%)0 (0%)
Retroperitoneal tumor0 (0%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Ovarian cystadenocarcinoma0 (0%)0 (0%)0 (0%)