Volvulus of cecum following simple nephrectomy.
We report a case of intestinal obstruction secondary to cecal volvulus following a palliative nephrectomy. Cecal volvulus and other causes of acute abdomen should be considered in postoperative patients who develop adynamic ileus undergoing retroperitoneal surgery.
D000368:Aged; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D003082:Colectomy; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D009392:Nephrectomy; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery