Cecal volvulus associated with intestinal malrotation presenting as postoperative intestinal obstruction

Arunandhichelavan Arulmolichelvan; Arjun Sivaraman; Ashok Muthukrishnan

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Cecal volvulus associated with intestinal malrotation presenting as postoperative intestinal obstruction

Arunandhichelavan Arulmolichelvan, Arjun Sivaraman, Ashok Muthukrishnan

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Abstract

Objective: To report a case of intestinal malrotation predisposing to cecal volvulus following nonabdominal surgery in an adult. Presentation and Intervention: A 23-year-old male with known anorectal malformation developed a postoperative intestinal obstruction following percutaneous nephrolithotomy for left renal calculus. Computed tomography of the abdomen revealed a grossly dilated cecum (9 cm) with ileocecal junction on the left side and small bowel loops on the right side of the abdomen. The patient underwent emergency exploratory laparotomy and retroperitonealization cecopexy. Bowel functions were normal at the follow-ups. Conclusion: This case highlights the importance of suspecting cecal volvulus even following nonabdominal surgery in the presence of predisposing factors.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	389-391
Number of pages	3
Journal	Medical Principles and Practice
Volume	21
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1159/000335415
State	Published - Jun 2012

Keywords

Congenital malformation
Intestinal disease
Intestinal obstruction
Intestinal volvulus
Malrotation of the gut

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