Recurrent Bowel Obstruction Caused by Cecal Volvulus: A Case Report.

Recurrent Bowel Obstruction Caused by Cecal Volvulus: A Case Report.
J Nippon Med Sch. 2019;86(3):183-186
Authors: Miyao M, Takahashi T, Okusa M, Kusakabe M, Takano R, Masuda Y, Kawashima M, Yoshida H
Abstract
The preoperative diagnosis of cecal volvulus (CV) is rare and difficult and emergent laparotomy is frequently performed. Here, we report a case of CV that was diagnosed by preoperative computed tomography in a patient with an intellectual disability. In addition, we demonstrate that elective laparoscopic cecopexy can be performed following conservative treatment, such as the use of an ileus tube per anus.
PMID: 31292331 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Journal of Nippon Medical School - July 13, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Miyao M, Takahashi T, Okusa M, Kusakabe M, Takano R, Masuda Y, Kawashima M, Yoshida H Tags: J Nippon Med Sch Source Type: research