Torsion of a Filshie clip presenting as an acute abdomen

Nicole C.S. Ong; John R. Higgins; Jeffrey H.J. Tan

doi:10.1046/j.1365-2508.1998.00204.x

Torsion of a Filshie clip presenting as an acute abdomen

Nicole C.S. Ong
, John R. Higgins
, Jeffrey H.J. Tan

Royal Women's Hospital

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Abstract

An acute abdomen is a common diagnostic problem for physicians. A case is presented in which a Filshie clip had undergone torsion resulting in the presentation of an acute abdomen. This unusual complication should be considered in patients who present with abdominal pain following laparoscopic sterilization using Filshie clips.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	333-334
Number of pages	2
Journal	Gynaecological Endoscopy
Volume	7
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2508.1998.00204.x
Publication status	Published - 1998
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Acute abdomen
Filshie clip
Torsion

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Torsion of a Filshie clip presenting as an acute abdomen

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