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Help docs! i'm trying to find out what causes an intestinal torsion in an adult?
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Here are some ...: Like anything to twist, there is a pivotal center to allow the dangling part of substance to twist like a bell-clapper, which may be the inborn or acquired conditions. If congenital, it is usually at sigmoid colon; if acquired, it occurs after surgical mobilization without fixation - rarely. More detail? Seek timely attention and counseling for detail.
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