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A Case of Cecal Bascule Following Clostridioides difficile Colitis
Shea E Fincher1, George Mitchell2, Derek K Paul3
1Simulation and Education Technology, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Spartanburg, USA.
Cecal bascule, a rare bowel obstruction, can occur after Clostridioides difficile infection. Early recognition is crucial for timely intervention to prevent colon ischemia.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Colorectal Surgery
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Cecal bascule is a rare form of cecal volvulus without torsion.
- Colonic motility changes from infections or inflammation may predispose to cecal bascule.
- Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is a known cause of colonic complications.
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