title: Volvulus of the transverse colon.
abstract: Volvulus of the transverse colon is rare. Seven cases, 6 acute, are presented. Early diagnosis and prompt surgical management prevented complications. At laparatomy, extended right hemicolectomy or end colostomy and distal mucous fistula are the procedures of choice. Non-resection was associated with recurrence in three cases.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012008:Recurrence