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History of present illness: A 26-year-old previously healthy female presented to the emergency department (ED) with diffuse abdominal pain, distention, and constipation for two days. Her physical exam was normal except for a soft, distended abdomen with
Sari Lahham +2 more
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Three cases of volvulus of the caecum are presented and their symptoms and treatment are discussed. It is suggested that this condition may be commoner than is thought and would be diagnosed more frequently if considered in the differential diagnosis.
Geoffrey Chamberlain
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Teaching Point: The coffee bean sign, the whirl sign, and the bird's beak sign are the key findings on abdominal CT of cecal volvulus.
Di Dier, Kelly +2 more
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Neonatal segmental small bowel volvulus with normal intestinal rotation
Segmental small bowel volvulus is a condition in which a portion of bowel twists upon itself. The most common causes include malrotation and intestinal atresia.
Sravya Gourishetti, Stephen D. DeMeo
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Synchronous Volvulus of the Transverse Colon and Cecum Associated with Scleroderma and Lupus
Colonic volvulus may infrequently occur in the transverse colon, and synchronous double volvulus is a rarely reported phenomenon in the literature. Additionally, intestinal volvulus is a rare but serious complication that has been reported in scleroderma
Nicholas T. Manasewitsch, B.S. +2 more
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AbstractGallbladder volvulus is a rare entity. The condition results in rotation of the gallbladder on its mesentery along the axis of cystic duct and artery. Gallbladder volvulus is a condition in which the organ twists on its long axis to the point where its vascular supply is compromised.
Zeinab AbdelMohsen Abdelrahman +3 more
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Cecal Volvulus in Malrotation at 41years
Cecal volvulus is rare, and its preoperative diagnosis poses a challenge. Because of its variable clinical features, the ultimate diagnosis of cecal volvulus is determined during surgery.
Kabongo Kizito Mulamba Changachanga +2 more
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A rare case of cecal volvulus in a pediatric patient with dolichocolon
Dolichocolon is an anatomic variant characterized by redundant colon. While the overall incidence of this condition is unknown, cases of dolichocolon resulting in cecal volvulus are rarely reported.
Emily A. Rinebold +4 more
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