title: [Clinical remarks on acute volvulus of the cecum].
abstract: On the basis of a case of acute volvulus of the caecum, the rarity of the condition is stressed and its aetiopathogenetic and clinical aspects analysed, particular emphasis being laid on therapy.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Melita
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Lemma
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Calbo
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Palmeri
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Lorenzini
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male
vernacular_title: Considerazioni cliniche sul volvolo acuto del cieco.