title: [Emergency diagnosis of cecal volvulus].
abstract: Twelve cases of coecal volvulus have been analysed. Given typical signs, plain radiography of the abdomen should assure diagnosis. Chronic volvulus requires a colon contrast enema for confirmation of diagnosis.. Immediate laparotomy is mandatory.
authors.affiliation: Departement Chirurgie der Universität, Kantonsspital Basel.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Zuber
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bodoky
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ackermann
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies
vernacular_title: Notfalldiagnostik bei Zäkumvolvulus.