Volvulus of the splenic flexure of colon: a case report and review

Int J Colorectal Dis. 2000 Jun;15(3):182-4. doi: 10.1007/s003840000222.

Abstract

We report a case of splenic flexure volvulus in a patient who had previously been operated upon for a sigmoid volvulus. The clinical features and management of splenic flexure volvulus are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anastomosis, Surgical
  • Gangrene
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Obstruction / pathology
  • Intestinal Obstruction / surgery*
  • Male
  • Recurrence
  • Sigmoid Diseases / pathology
  • Sigmoid Diseases / surgery*
  • Splenic Diseases / microbiology
  • Splenic Diseases / pathology
  • Splenic Diseases / surgery*