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TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Volvulus of cecum and part of ascending colon
Definitions
- Rotational twist of right colon on its axis, resulting in progressive distention and potential ischemia
- Cecal bascule
- Cecum is distended and lumen narrowed by medial folding and displacement, without twist
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Selected References
- Halabi WJ et al: Colonic volvulus in the United States: trends, outcomes, and predictors of mortality. Ann Surg. 259(2):293-301, 2014
- Heller MT et al: MDCT of acute cecal conditions. Emerg Radiol. 21(1):75-82, 2014
- Vande Weygaerde Y et al: Volvulus of cecum and ileo-ileal intussusception. JBR-BTR. 97(3):180-1, 2014
- Loizides S et al: An unusual cause of bowel obstruction: caecal volvulus. Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 74(1):55, 2013
- Hogan BA et al: Cecal volvulus in pregnancy: report of a case and review of the safety and utility of medical diagnostic imaging in the assessment of the acute abdomen during pregnancy. Emerg Radiol. 15(2):127-31, 2008
- Hoeffel C et al: Multi-detector row CT: spectrum of diseases involving the ileocecal area. Radiographics. 26(5):1373-90, 2006
- Consorti ET et al: Diagnosis and treatment of caecal volvulus. Postgrad Med J. 81(962):772-6, 2005
- Moore CJ et al: CT of cecal volvulus: unraveling the image. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 177(1):95-8, 2001
- Hemingway AP: Caecal volvulus--a new twist to the barium enema. Br J Radiol. 53(632):806-7, 1980
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Volvulus of cecum and part of ascending colon
Definitions
- Rotational twist of right colon on its axis, resulting in progressive distention and potential ischemia
- Cecal bascule
- Cecum is distended and lumen narrowed by medial folding and displacement, without twist
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
Fluoroscopic Findings
CT Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Halabi WJ et al: Colonic volvulus in the United States: trends, outcomes, and predictors of mortality. Ann Surg. 259(2):293-301, 2014
- Heller MT et al: MDCT of acute cecal conditions. Emerg Radiol. 21(1):75-82, 2014
- Vande Weygaerde Y et al: Volvulus of cecum and ileo-ileal intussusception. JBR-BTR. 97(3):180-1, 2014
- Loizides S et al: An unusual cause of bowel obstruction: caecal volvulus. Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 74(1):55, 2013
- Hogan BA et al: Cecal volvulus in pregnancy: report of a case and review of the safety and utility of medical diagnostic imaging in the assessment of the acute abdomen during pregnancy. Emerg Radiol. 15(2):127-31, 2008
- Hoeffel C et al: Multi-detector row CT: spectrum of diseases involving the ileocecal area. Radiographics. 26(5):1373-90, 2006
- Consorti ET et al: Diagnosis and treatment of caecal volvulus. Postgrad Med J. 81(962):772-6, 2005
- Moore CJ et al: CT of cecal volvulus: unraveling the image. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 177(1):95-8, 2001
- Hemingway AP: Caecal volvulus--a new twist to the barium enema. Br J Radiol. 53(632):806-7, 1980
