Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Cecal volvulus is a rare but significant cause of colonic obstruction. It typically arises in individuals with an abnormally mobile cecum. This article presents two clinical cases of cecal volvulus, including one associated with an incomplete common mesentery. Three types of cecal volvulus are described: axial, loop, and cecal bascule, each with distinct radiological features. Urgent surgical intervention is necessary to prevent severe complications such as ischemia or perforation. These cases highlight the importance of early recognition and imaging in the management of cecal volvulus.
Authors: Salma El Ouadih, Houria Tabakh, Youssef Sakhy, Abdelatif Siwane, Najwa Touil, Omar Kacimi, Fadwa Azhari, Abdelilah El Bakouri, Fatimzahra Bensardi, Khalid El Hattabi
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4411042904