A CASE OF CECAL VOLVULUS

Abstract

Volvulus is most common in the sigmoid colon, with less frequent occurrences involving the right colon and terminal ileum, usually referred to as Cecal volvulus. This is relatively rare condition, accounting for less than 2 of all cases of adult intestinal obstruction and approximately 25 of all cases of colonic volvulus. A 60 yrs old male patient admitted for abdominal pain and distension of 3 days            duration. On examination abdomen was distended and  diffusely tender. Intra operatively he had volvulus of the cecum . Cecum found lying in the left upper quadrant. Right Hemicolectomy was done.