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Published on: February 11, 2022
Co-existence of cecal volvulus with situs inversus totalis: A case report
Meric Emre Bostanci1, Mustafa Atabey1, Birkan Bozkurt1
1Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Sivas, Turkey.
Abstract:
Detorsion, cecopexy, cecostomy and tube cecostomy are the treatment options for acute cecal volvulus if there is no intestinal ischemia. Resection required if intestinal viability, necrosis, gangrene or perforation exists. After resection, primary anastomosis or ileostomy can be performed. First colonoscopic decompression testing may be appropriate in terms of saving time for elective surgery. The co-existance of situs inversus totalis with cecal volvulus may cause uncertainty of the definite diagnosis and delay of surgical procedure. This is a case report about cecal volvulus together with situs inversus totalis.

