Cecal volvulus occurring after laparoscopic appendectomy.
Less than 2% of cases of intestinal obstruction in adults is caused by cecal volvulus. Although recent abdominal surgery has been implicated, no previous case of cecal volvulus has been reported after laparoscopic appendectomy.
McIntosh
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Department of Surgery, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, United Kingdom. Stuart@addenbrookes.demon.co-uk
Ravichandran
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Wilmink
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Baker
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Purushotham
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D000328:Adult; D001062:Appendectomy; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D010535:Laparoscopy; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis