[Vaginal evisceration with secondary torsion of small intestine]

The case of vaginal evisceration in 87 year old woman is described. The evisceration occurred on a day preceding the admission of the patient to the hospital. On admission the intestinal ischemia due to torsion of the bowel loop was noticed and was immediately reversed in emergency room. On laparotomy the viability of the intestine was confirmed and repair of vaginal tear was performed. The brief review of the literature is also presented.