Cecal volvulus as a rare cause of intestinal obstruction

Pol Przegl Chir. 2011 Sep;83(9):515-7. doi: 10.2478/v10035-011-0080-y.

Abstract

Caecal volvulus is very rare causa of the intestinal obstruction. It ocures in 1- 1,5% of all intestinal obstructions. It is known that there is only on treatment in this situation which is surgery. It is classified as an obstruction because of strangulation.We present a case of the 46 year old patient, who was operated because of intestinal obstruction. During the operation caecal volvulus has been found, with gangrene of the appendices.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Obstruction / diagnosis
  • Intestinal Obstruction / etiology*
  • Intestinal Obstruction / surgery
  • Intestinal Volvulus / complications*
  • Intestinal Volvulus / diagnosis*
  • Intestinal Volvulus / surgery
  • Middle Aged