Cecal Volvulus Following Elective Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Case Report.

We report on a case of cecal volvulus that developed in a 54-year-old women 1 day after elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy and was successfully treated via colonoscopic decompression. The symptoms gradually improved in conjunction with recovery from postoperative ileus. Whether the incidence of volvulus has increased with the use of laparoscopic procedures, including laparoscopic cholecystectomy, has yet to be determined. Considering the current trend toward minimally invasive surgery, cecal volvulus should be considered in patients who have postoperative abdominal pain and distention.
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Source: Journal of Nippon Medical School - October 1, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Mizuguchi Y, Mamada Y, Shimizu T, Kanda T, Furuki H, Akama Y, Taniai N, Nakamura Y, Yoshioka M, Matsushita A, Kawano Y, Uchida E Tags: J Nippon Med Sch Source Type: research