Cecal volvulus is a rare but serious condition that occurs when the cecum, a part of the large intestine, twists around itself, leading to intestinal obstruction. This condition can result in ...

The purpose of this study is to report the computed tomography (CT) features of cecal volvulus and to determine the accuracy of CT in distinguishing the three pathophysiological types of cecal ...

Cecal volvulus occurs when the cecum and ascending colon, which are parts of the large intestine, become rotated or twisted. This type of volvulus accounts for a smaller percentage of large bowel ...

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Three main mechanisms of obstruction due to congenital bands were identified: direct compression of the adjacent bowel by the band, entrapment of a bowel loop between the band and mesentery, and ...

The doctor came back with the scan results looking a little puzzled. “You have what is called a volvulus,” he intoned gravely. Her lower intestines had twisted themselves into something of a knot.

Cite this as: Thiesen S, Baumgärtel MW, Glasbrenner B: Ameboma—a rare differential diagnosis of cecal cancer. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2024; 121: 824a. DOI: 10.3238/arztebl.m2024.0155 ...

Adenomatous polyps typically do not cause symptoms unless they progress to colon cancer. Even then, there may be no sign of a problem until the malignancy is advanced. This is why colon cancer ...

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a severe intestinal disease of multifactorial origin that primarily affects premature infants. Approximately 27% of NEC babies develop short gut (SG) secondary to ...