title: Volvulus of transverse colon as a rare cause of obstruction - a case report and literature review.
abstract: Volvulus of transverse colon is a rare cause of large bowel obstruction. Diagnosis can be challenging and the effective management remains controversial. We report a case of volvulus of the transverse colon in a 76-year-old woman. The literature regarding diagnosis and treatment of such pathology was also reviewed.
authors: Dominik A
authors: DA
authors: Walczak
authors: Monika
authors: M
authors: Czerwińska
authors: Wojciech
authors: W
authors: Fałek
authors: Piotr W
authors: PW
authors: Trzeciak
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D044684:Colon, Transverse / Q000601:surgery*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D045822:Intestinal Volvulus / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery