Colonic volvulus--an old problem with a new twist.
We present a case report involving an unusual type of volvulus. A 51-year-old man presented with an acute abdomen. He underwent emergency laparotomy at which we identified a volvulus involving his caecum to descending colon in continuity. We believe this to be first reported case of total colonic volvulus.
Lehane
C W
CW
Department of Colorectal Surgery, St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst, Sydney, Australia. chrislehane@hotmail.com
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D003082:Colectomy; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy; D045822:Intestinal Volvulus / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged