Cecal volvulus in children.
Volvulus of the cecum is very uncommon in children. Of 189 children operated upon from 1970-1977 for acute intestinal obstruction, in only six children, was cecal volvulus the cause. The etiology and treatment and factors affecting mortality are discussed.
D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000401:mortality / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000401:mortality / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male