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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Jun 25, 2016; 8(12): 439-443
Published online Jun 25, 2016. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v8.i12.439
Endoscopic management of sigmoid volvulus in children
Filippo Parolini, Paolo Orizio, Anna Lavinia Bulotta, Miguel Garcia Magne, Giovanni Boroni, Gianpaolo Cengia, Fabio Torri, Daniele Alberti
Filippo Parolini, Paolo Orizio, Anna Lavinia Bulotta, Miguel Garcia Magne, Giovanni Boroni, Fabio Torri, Daniele Alberti, Department of Paediatric Surgery, “Spedali Civili” Children’s Hospital, 25123 Brescia, Italy
Gianpaolo Cengia, Unit of Digestive Endoscopy and Gastroenterology, “ASST Garda-Manerbio” Hospital, 25085 Gavardo, Italy
Daniele Alberti, Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, 25123 Brescia, Italy
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Correspondence to: Filippo Parolini, MD, Department of Paediatric Surgery, “Spedali Civili” Children’s Hospital, Piazzale Spedali Civili 1, 25123 Brescia, Italy. parfil@hotmail.it
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Received: March 10, 2016
Peer-review started: March 15, 2016
First decision: March 25, 2016
Revised: April 19, 2016
Accepted: May 17, 2016
Article in press: May 27, 2016
Published online: June 25, 2016
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Core tip: Authors provide a detailed review of the literature focusing on technical details, risks and benefits of endoscopic management of sigmoid volvulus in children.