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A TWISTED TALE | ||
| Basrah Journal of Surgery | ||
| Article 4, Volume 32, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 33-38 PDF (1.49 M) | ||
| Document Type: Case Reports | ||
| DOI: 10.33762/basjsurg.2026.166510.1149 | ||
| Authors | ||
| SWIKRITI GUPTA* ; Jappan Jot; Shilpi Bhattacharya; Sakshi Kumari; Purushottam Das Gupta | ||
| Sharda hospital, greater noida | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Caecal volvulus is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction, involving axial twisting of the caecum, ascending colon, and terminal ileum. It accounts for 1–1.5% of intestinal obstructions and typically affects older adults, though younger patients may also be affected. Diagnosis is challenging due to nonspecific symptoms ranging from intermittent abdominal pain to acute crises. We report a case of a 40-year-old male presenting with acute right lower abdominal pain. Early diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention are crucial to improving outcomes, especially in cases complicated by ischemia or perforation. Caecal volvulus should be considered even in atypical presentations or younger patients without classic risk factors, to enable life-saving early intervention. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Intestinal obstruction; Caecal Volvulus; caecal perforation; acute abdomen and hemicolectomy | ||
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