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Simultaneous occurrence of sigmoid and cecal volvulus
Diseases of the Colon and Rectum
|February 1, 1985
Summary
This report documents a rare case of simultaneous sigmoid and cecal volvulus in a 60-year-old male patient. This simultaneous occurrence of both sigmoid and cecal volvulus in a single individual has not been previously documented in medical literature.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Case Reports
- Abdominal Surgery
Background:
- Volvulus, a condition involving the twisting of a segment of the gastrointestinal tract, commonly affects the sigmoid colon or cecum.
- While isolated sigmoid or cecal volvulus are relatively common, the simultaneous occurrence of both is exceptionally rare.