[Cecal and sigmoid volvulus]

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology
• Surgical Pathology

Background:

• Cecal and sigmoid volvulus are rare but serious conditions causing bowel obstruction.
• Understanding their etiology and pathogenesis is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.

Observation:

• The study reviews the etio-pathogenetic, clinical, and diagnostic features of cecal and sigmoid volvulus.
• Two cases of cecal volvulus and two of sigmoid volvulus were analyzed.

Findings:

• Conservative and surgical treatment options were compared, weighing their respective advantages and disadvantages.
• Specific surgical techniques for these conditions were presented and discussed.

Implications:

• This review aids clinicians in diagnosing and managing cecal and sigmoid volvulus effectively.
• The presented case studies offer insights into surgical approaches for complex volvulus cases.