title: Volvulus of the transverse colon.
abstract: Five cases of volvulus of the transverse colon are presented. Two distinct clinical types are noted and discussed, each with a significantly different mortality. The level of volvulus dictates the limitations of diagnostic aides and appropriate treatment.
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003082:Colectomy; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D003125:Colostomy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male