Cecal Volvulus
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Cecal Volvulus

Turk J Colorectal Dis 2016;26(1):1-5
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Abstract

Cecal volvulus is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction. In the etiology; Late embryogenesis chronic constipation, abdominal mass, pregnancy, previous abdominal surgery and colonoscopy plays a role. Patients admitted in the table of intestinal obstruction can be prevented from gangrenous bowel changes with early diagnosis and treatment. Endoscopic treatment option in reducing can perform in stable patients, despite the implementation success rate is too low and the high risk of recurrence. It requires surgery in nearly all patients. Surgical treatment options; simple detorsion, cekopeksy, tube çekostomy and colon resection.

Keywords: Cecal volvulus, İntestinal obstruction, Surgery