Cecal volvulus in malrotation: a rare postpartum complication—a case report
A cecal volvulus in malrotation in a postpartum patient is an infrequent clinical entity. We present a case of a 24-year-old male patient with cecal volvulus in malrotation. The patient underwent counterclockwise detorsion, division of Ladd's bands, right hemicolectomy with end ileostomy, transverse colopexy, and early ileostomy reversal. This case highlights the challenges in diagnosing and managing these rare conditions.
Authors
- Michael A Negussie
- Cheru Lilay Gebrehiwet
- Leaynadis Kassa Lake
- Asratu Getnet Amare
- Melkamu Temesgen Moges
- Muluken Assefa Zemariam
Institutions
- Tikur Anbessa Hospital (ET)
- Addis Ababa University (ET)
- University of Gondar (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Surgical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-03-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/jscr/rjaf225
- Primary Topic
- Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00