title: Volvulus of the splenic flexure of the colon.
abstract: Volvulus of the splenic flexure is a rare cause of large-bowel obstruction. Three cases are presented and the features of 17 previously reported cases reviewed. Resection with or without primary anastomosis is the procedure of choice to prevent recurrence.
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D003082:Colectomy; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence