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Ischemic volvulus of the transverse colon: A case report and review of literature.

Abstract
A 75-year old male presented to the emergency room with worsening abdominal pain and distension. Plain radiographs were suggestive of a large bowel obstruction due to volvulus. An attempt to detorse the volvulus and decompress the colon endoscopically failed, after which the patient was taken for an exploratory laparotomy. A transverse colon volvulus was found, and an extended right hemicolectomy and ileostomy was performed. We discuss the diagnosis and management of transverse colon volvulus and review the pertinent literature.
AuthorsDorothy A Sparks, Murtaza Y Dawood, Daniel M Chase, David J Thomas
JournalCases journal (Cases J) Vol. 1 Issue 1 Pg. 174 (Sep 22 2008) ISSN: 1757-1626 [Electronic] England
PMID18808679 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

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