Caecal volvulus: a twisted tale

Trop Doct. 2010 Oct;40(4):244-6. doi: 10.1258/td.2010.100011. Epub 2010 Jul 28.

Abstract

Caecal volvulus is an uncommon cause of acute intestinal obstruction caused by axial twisting of the caecum along with the terminal ileum and ascending colon. Early diagnosis is essential in order to reduce the high mortality rate, though the condition is rarely diagnosed correctly at the time of presentation. We report a series of four cases describing their presentation, management and subsequent outcome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Pain / etiology*
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Cecal Diseases / complications
  • Cecal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cecal Diseases / surgery
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Volvulus / complications
  • Intestinal Volvulus / diagnostic imaging*
  • Intestinal Volvulus / surgery
  • Laparotomy
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult