An unusual presentation of transverse colon volvulus in a patient with Williams Syndrome: Case report and literature review

Younus, Shifa; Sadiq, Zainab; Momin, Muhammad Ali; Maqsood, Hamza

doi:10.1016/j.amsu.2022.104310

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“…TCV management can be challenging, especially in patients with underlying uncommon medical conditions. In a case reported by Younus et al., 28 a 22‐year‐old adult with Williams Syndrome underwent a subtotal colectomy with end‐to‐end anastomosis. For this reason, physicians should remain vigilant for gastrointestinal complications that can occur in uncommon syndromic patients to initiate the appropriate treatment as soon as possible.…”

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Transverse colon volvulus: A case report of an uncommon cause of acute abdomen in pediatrics

Ortega,

Ruano,

Al‐Zoubi

et al. 2024

Clinical Case Reports

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Key Clinical MessageTransverse colonic volvulus (TCV) is a serious condition with a mortality rate of up to 33%. It is very rare, especially in children. Despite its rarity, surgeons should have a high index of suspicion and include it in the list of differential diagnoses, especially in patients with developmental delays and associated uncommon syndromes. Resection and anastomosis, whether as a one‐stage or two‐stage procedure, proved to be the best treatment options for children. Since prompt identification and management are vital, this paper presents useful information on the presentation, treatment, and outcome of this case report.

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Transverse colon volvulus: A case report of an uncommon cause of acute abdomen in pediatrics

Ortega,

Ruano,

Al‐Zoubi

et al. 2024

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“…Additional problems are infantile hypercalcaemia, renal tract abnormalities, strabismus, sensory processing impairments (especially hypersensitivity to sounds), premature aging and gastrointestinal (GI) diseases 7 . The main GI symptoms include colic, constipation, gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), abdominal pain of unclear cause, colonic volvulus, diverticular disease, rectal prolapse and celiac disease 8 , 9 . Infants and children with WBS show a reduced fat mass, with a low weight because of feeding and GI problems 10 – 12 .…”

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Analysis of gut microbiota in patients with Williams–Beuren Syndrome reveals dysbiosis linked to clinical manifestations

Del Chierico,

Marzano,

Scanu

et al. 2023

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Williams–Beuren syndrome (WBS) is a multisystem genetic disease caused by the deletion of a region of 1.5–1.8 Mb on chromosome 7q11.23. The elastin gene seems to account for several comorbidities and distinct clinical features such including cardiovascular disease, connective tissue abnormalities, growth retardation, and gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms. Increasing evidence points to alterations in gut microbiota composition as a primary or secondary cause of some GI or extra-intestinal characteristics. In this study, we performed the first exploratory analysis of gut microbiota in WBS patients compared to healthy subjects (CTRLs) using 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing, by investigating the gut dysbiosis in relation to diseases and comorbidities. We found that patients with WBS have significant dysbiosis compared to age-matched CTRLs, characterized by an increase in proinflammatory bacteria such as Pseudomonas, Gluconacetobacter and Eggerthella, and a reduction of anti-inflammatory bacteria including Akkermansia and Bifidobacterium. Microbial biomarkers associated with weight gain, GI symptoms and hypertension were identified. Gut microbiota profiling could represent a new tool that characterise intestinal dysbiosis to complement the clinical management of these patients. In particular, the administration of microbial-based treatments, alongside traditional therapies, could help in reducing or preventing the burden of these symptoms and improve the quality of life of these patients.

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Volvulus of the Transverse Colon with 720° Organ Axis Rotation after Pancreatoduodenectomy: A Case Report

Yamashita,

Tanioka,

Maeda

et al. 2024

Jpn J Gastroenterol Surg

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An unusual presentation of transverse colon volvulus in a patient with Williams Syndrome: Case report and literature review

Cited by 3 publications

References 14 publications

Transverse colon volvulus: A case report of an uncommon cause of acute abdomen in pediatrics

Transverse colon volvulus: A case report of an uncommon cause of acute abdomen in pediatrics

Analysis of gut microbiota in patients with Williams–Beuren Syndrome reveals dysbiosis linked to clinical manifestations

Volvulus of the Transverse Colon with 720° Organ Axis Rotation after Pancreatoduodenectomy: A Case Report

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