Cecal volvulus in children |
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Authors: | Dr. Sumedha B. Taneja M.S. Arum Kakar M.S. |
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Affiliation: | (1) Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated Lok Nayak Jai Parkash Narayan, New Delhi, India;(2) G. B. Pant Hospitals, 196 Dindayal Upadhaya Marg, 110002 New Delhi, India |
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Abstract: | Volvulus of the cecum is very uncommon in children. Of 189 children operated upon from 1970–1977 for acute intestinal obstruction, in only six children, was cecal volvulus the cause. The etiology and treatment and factors affecting mortality are discussed. |
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Keywords: | Cecum, volvulus Pediatrics, cecal volvulus Volvulus, cecal |
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