title: Torsion of the vermiform appendix: a case report.
abstract: This case report describes a rare condition, namely a torsion of the vermiform appendix. Its clinical condition is indistinguishable from acute appendicitis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, O.L.V. Middelares Hospital Deurne, Antwerp, Belgium. tjrbestman@hotmail.com
authors.forename: T J R
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Bestman
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: van Cleemput
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Detournay
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001062:Appendectomy; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D001065:Appendix / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D014102:Torsion Abnormality