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Colonic volvulus – an old problem with a new twist
Author(s) -
Lehane C. W.,
Gold D. M.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
colorectal disease
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.029
H-Index - 89
eISSN - 1463-1318
pISSN - 1462-8910
DOI - 10.1111/j.1463-1318.2008.01691.x
Subject(s) - medicine , volvulus , laparotomy , acute abdomen , general surgery , abdomen , surgery , caecum , gastroenterology
We present a case report involving an unusual type of volvulus. A 51‐year‐old man presented with an acute abdomen. He underwent emergency laparotomy at which we identified a volvulus involving his caecum to descending colon in continuity. We believe this to be first reported case of total colonic volvulus.