Cecal Volvulus Post Cesarean Section: A Case Report

Cecal volvulus is a very rare cause of large bowel obstruction (LBO) that develops when a part of the bowel twists around the mesentery. Cases of acute abdomen, regardless of age, race, and ethnicity, should be examined to exclude volvulus from differential diagnoses. Surgery is the only confirmator...

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Published in:Cureus 2020-01, Vol.12 (1), p.e6644-e6644
Main Authors: Basendowah, Mohammed, Alabdulqader, Mutaz H, Abdulqader, Ossamah, Hakami, Muatasaim
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Case reports
Colon
Colonoscopy
Constipation
Emergency medical care
General Surgery
Hemoglobin
Hospitals
Intestinal obstruction
Mesentery
Pain
Radiology
Surgery
Vomiting
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Summary:Cecal volvulus is a very rare cause of large bowel obstruction (LBO) that develops when a part of the bowel twists around the mesentery. Cases of acute abdomen, regardless of age, race, and ethnicity, should be examined to exclude volvulus from differential diagnoses. Surgery is the only confirmatory method to diagnose and treat this life-threatening condition. Here, we report a case of a 35-year-old female patient who presented with abdominal pain, distension, constipation, and vomiting. Abdominal computed tomography (CT) aided in accurately diagnosing the cecal volvulus, and the patient immediately underwent an exploratory laparotomy.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.6644