Rare synchronous volvulus of caecum and sigmoid colon: management of two cases
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Author(s)
Lee, Alice
Butt, Muhammad Adeel
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Colonic volvulus is one of leading causes of large bowel obstruction following colorectal cancer and diverticulitis, accounting
for 5% of cases. Sigmoid volvulus is most common (75%) followed by volvulus of the caecum (15%), transverse colon (3%) and
splenic f lexure (2%). Synchronous volvulus of the caecum and sigmoid is very rare, with six reported cases in the literature to
the best of our knowledge. We report two cases within 6 months. The key learning points include that classical radiological
signs of both caecal and sigmoid volvulus may not be present, and that prompt, definitive management is necessary to prevent
recurrence and morbidity.
for 5% of cases. Sigmoid volvulus is most common (75%) followed by volvulus of the caecum (15%), transverse colon (3%) and
splenic f lexure (2%). Synchronous volvulus of the caecum and sigmoid is very rare, with six reported cases in the literature to
the best of our knowledge. We report two cases within 6 months. The key learning points include that classical radiological
signs of both caecal and sigmoid volvulus may not be present, and that prompt, definitive management is necessary to prevent
recurrence and morbidity.
Date Acceptance
2020-12-08
Citation
Journal of Surgical Case Reports, 2021 (1)
ISSN
2042-8812
Publisher
JSCR Publishing
Journal / Book Title
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
Volume
2021
Issue
1
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This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/),
which permits unrestricted reuse, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
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Publication Status
Published
Date Publish Online
2021-01-29