Simultaneous double obstruction of the proximal colon: a case report.
A rare case of simultaneous obstructions of the proximal colon secondary to an obstructing carcinoma of the transverse colon and an ascending colon volvulus at the hepatic flexure is presented. Their probable interrelationship and resulting radiographic features are discussed.
D000368:Aged; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography