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Cecal volvulus: CT findings and correlation with pathophysiology.

Eric Delabrousse1, Philippe Sarliève, Nicolas Sailley

  • 1Service de Radiologie A, CHU Jean Minjoz, 3 bvd A. Fleming, 25030, Besancon, France. eric.delabrousse@orange.fr

Emergency Radiology
|July 10, 2007
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Computed tomography (CT) accurately diagnoses cecal volvulus and its complications. This study confirms CT

Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Abdominal Imaging

Background:

  • Cecal volvulus is a rare but serious cause of intestinal obstruction.
  • Accurate preoperative diagnosis is crucial for appropriate surgical management.
  • Distinguishing between the pathophysiological types of cecal volvulus can guide surgical approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the computed tomography (CT) imaging features of cecal volvulus.
  • To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of CT in classifying the three main pathophysiological types of cecal volvulus.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of CT scans from ten patients with surgically confirmed cecal volvulus.
  • Analysis of specific CT findings including cecal location, ileocecal twist, and whirl sign direction.

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  • Correlation of CT findings with surgical diagnoses.

    • Main Results:

    • CT successfully identified cecal volvulus and its complications in all cases.
    • CT accurately classified cecal volvulus into axial torsion (40%), loop (40%), and bascule (20%) types, consistent with surgical findings.
    • The whirl sign and cecal location were key CT indicators for classification.

    Conclusions:

    • Computed tomography is a highly accurate imaging modality for diagnosing cecal volvulus.
    • CT effectively differentiates the three pathophysiological types of cecal volvulus, aiding surgical planning.
    • CT is invaluable for both diagnosis and classification of cecal volvulus.