Reduction of cecal volvulus by multiple barium enemas.
It has been frequently stated that barium enema has no value in the treatment of cecal volvulus. We present a patient with cecal volvulus who was effectively treated by barium enema; however, multiple studies were required to achieve optimal results. In a subset of patients with cecal volvulus, laparotomy may be avoided by the use of barium enema.
D001466:Barium Sulfate / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D004733:Enema; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged
D001466:Barium Sulfate