Cecal volvulus following laparoscopic nephrectomy and renal transplantation

Mary Eng; Kadiyala Ravindra

doi:10.4293/108680809X12589999538156

Cecal volvulus following laparoscopic nephrectomy and renal transplantation

JSLS. 2009 Oct-Dec;13(4):612-5. doi: 10.4293/108680809X12589999538156.

Authors

Mary Eng¹, Kadiyala Ravindra

Affiliation

¹ Department of Surgery, Division of Transplantation, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, United States. mary.eng@louisville.edu

Abstract

Cecal volvulus is a rare cause of bowel obstruction that carries a high mortality. Recent surgery is known to be a risk factor for the development of cecal volvulus. We present a case of cecal volvulus following laparoscopic nephrectomy and renal transplantation.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Cecum* / diagnostic imaging
Cecum* / surgery
Female
Humans
Intestinal Volvulus / diagnostic imaging
Intestinal Volvulus / etiology*
Intestinal Volvulus / surgery*
Kidney Transplantation*
Laparoscopy / methods*
Middle Aged
Nephrectomy / methods*
Polycystic Kidney Diseases / surgery
Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging
Postoperative Complications / surgery*
Radiography