title: Cecal volvulus after laparoscopic liver biopsy.
abstract: Laparoscopic surgery has become widely accepted due to its benefits of less post-operative pain and shorter hospital stay. As with any other new technique, there are associated inherent complications. We present a case of cecal volvulus after laparoscopic liver biopsy. This is the first case reported in the literature of cecal volvulus secondary to laparoscopy.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Mayagüez Medical Center, Puerto Rico 00681.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Ulloa
authors.forename: L O
authors.initials: LO
authors.lastname: Ramírez
authors.forename: V N
authors.initials: VN
authors.lastname: Ortíz
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology; D001706:Biopsy; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D004314:Down Syndrome / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006505:Hepatitis / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology*; D011028:Pneumoperitoneum, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*