Cecal volvulus following laparoscopic nephrectomy and renal transplantation.
Cecal volvulus is a rare cause of bowel obstruction that carries a high mortality. Recent surgery is known to be a risk factor for the development of cecal volvulus. We present a case of cecal volvulus following laparoscopic nephrectomy and renal transplantation.
Eng
Mary
M
Department of Surgery, Division of Transplantation, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, United States. mary.eng@louisville.edu
Ravindra
Kadiyala
K
D002432:Cecum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D045822:Intestinal Volvulus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009392:Nephrectomy / Q000379:methods*; D007690:Polycystic Kidney Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography