title: Torsion of the vermiform appendix: a case report and review of literature.
abstract: A case of torsion of the vermiform appendix is described. It is a rare cause of an acute abdomen with a clinical presentation that is indistinguishable from acute appendicitis.
authors.affiliation: Colorectal Unit, St George Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: N D
authors.initials: ND
authors.lastname: Merrett
authors.forename: D Z
authors.initials: DZ
authors.lastname: Lubowski
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: King
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001065:Appendix; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007958:Leukocyte Count; D008297:Male; D010808:Physical Examination; D012307:Risk Factors; D014102:Torsion Abnormality