Cecal Volvulus: Case Series Study

Abstract

Cecal volvus (CV) is considered to be a rare cause of intestinal obstruction, it occurs when the ascending colon and the terminal ileum are twisted around their mesenteric pedicle, resulting in a closed-loop obstruction, CV counts about 1- 1,5% of all intestinal obstructions [1]. Its clinical features are those of the other forms of intestinal obstruction which make the imaging screening crucial for a prompt diagnosis in order to reduce the high mortality rate due to the intestinal necrosis or perforation [2]. We report a case series of 6 patients who were admitted mostly for abdominal pain and vomiting and for whom radiological investigations confirmed a cecal volvulus which was successfully managed by the surgical teams, no recurrence has been noted so far.