Cecum Volvulus. Presentation of a Case and Literature Review

• Main Authors: Ernesto Pérez Quintana (Author), José Alberto Puerto Lorenzo (Author), Lidia Torres Aja (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidad de las Ciencias Médicas de Cienfuegos, 2023-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Volvulus is the abnormal torsion or rotation of a portion of the intestine on its mesentery, which causes occlusion of the lumen, obstruction, and vascular compromise. Cecum volvulus is a rare clinical condition and represents only between 2 and 3 % of cases of intestinal occlusion in adults. We pre...