title: Caecal volvulus.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Caecal volvulus accounts for 30% of all cases of volvulus of the colon.
  
  
  METHODS
  We recorded clinical data and accurate images of volvulus of the cecum.
  
  
  RESULTS
  A detorsion with resection and primary anastomosis was performed. We reviewed the management and surgical strategies for cecal volvulus.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Caecal volvulus is an uncommon entity with potentially severe outcomes and requires surgical management.
authors.affiliation: Digestive and Oncologic Surgery Unit, University Hospital, Nice, France.
authors.forename: Jihad
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Habre
authors.forename: Nicolas
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Sautot-Vial
authors.forename: Cécile
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Marcotte
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Benchimol