INTRODUCTION: The sub-acute form of transverse colon volvulus manifests with signs and symptoms of large bowel obstruction. The diagnosis is most often done intraoperatively. We report a rare case of transverse colon volvulus in a 65-year-old female patient with no particular pathological or surgical history. CASE PRESENTATION: Sub-acute transverse colon volvulus in an elderly woman with no pathological or surgical history. Manifested with signs and symptoms of colonic obstruction. Surgically treated by a two-stage procedure with good postoperative outcomes. DISCUSSION: The transverse colon volvulus represents only 2-4% of all colonic volvulus. We discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic approach of our case of transverse colon volvulus through a literature review. CONCLUSION: Transverse colon volvulus should be considered as a differential diagnosis in the face of large bowel obstruction. Early diagnosis and treatment improve the prognosis.
INTRODUCTION: The sub-acute form of transverse colon volvulus manifests with signs and symptoms of large bowel obstruction. The diagnosis is most often done intraoperatively. We report a rare case of transverse colon volvulus in a 65-year-old female patient with no particular pathological or surgical history. CASE PRESENTATION: Sub-acute transverse colon volvulus in an elderly woman with no pathological or surgical history. Manifested with signs and symptoms of colonic obstruction. Surgically treated by a two-stage procedure with good postoperative outcomes. DISCUSSION: The transverse colon volvulus represents only 2-4% of all colonic volvulus. We discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic approach of our case of transverse colon volvulus through a literature review. CONCLUSION: Transverse colon volvulus should be considered as a differential diagnosis in the face of large bowel obstruction. Early diagnosis and treatment improve the prognosis.
Authors: Hamza Hasnaoui; Faouzi Laytimi; Yusuf Elfellah; Ouadii Mouaqit; El Bachir Benjelloun; Abdelmalek Ousadden; Khalid Ait Taleb; Hicham El Bouhaddouti Journal: J Med Case Rep Date: 2019-05-25
Authors: Samaual Eldirdiri; Idriss H Musa; Hawa Y Adam; Afraa G Suliman; Muaz M Ata Elmanan; Sami Eldirdiri; Yasir O M Awadelseed; Majdi O A Bakhiet Journal: Int J Surg Case Rep Date: 2019-06-12