Transverse colon volvulus - a case report and literature review

S Afr J Surg. 2023 Nov;61(4):237-239. doi: 10.36303/SAJS.4069. Epub 2023 Oct 25.ABSTRACTTransverse colon volvulus is a rare diagnosis, with less than 100 cases reported up to 2019. The condition is complicated by the absence of characteristic radiological findings and is typically diagnosed intraoperatively. It is a surgical emergency as the condition can lead to bowel necrosis and is associated with a mortality rate of up to 33%. Bowel resection is the treatment of choice, and if a megacolon is present a subtotal colectomy is recommended. Due to the rarity of transverse colon volvulus, limited data is available on the long-term outcome of patients.PMID:38450699 | DOI:10.36303/SAJS.4069
Source: South African Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research