Organoaxial volvulus of descending colon: a case report

Authors

  • Rajasree Dhinadhayalan Department of Radio-diagnosis, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pondicherry, India
  • Lokesh Kumar T. Department of Radio-diagnosis, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pondicherry, India
  • Shailendra Singh Naik Department of Radio-diagnosis, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pondicherry, India
  • Padhmini B. Department of Radio-diagnosis, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pondicherry, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20201947

Keywords:

Colonic obstruction, Descending colon, Mesenteric twist, Persistent mesocolon, Volvulus, Whirled configuration

Abstract

“Colonic volvulus” refers to the twisting of colon, which most commonly involves sigmoid colon causing obstruction, ischemia and gangrene. But very rarely segment of descending colon can be involved. This is a case of 42 year old male with vomiting, abdomen pain and distension since one day, showing organoaxial volvulus of descending colon loop with a twist of mesentery.

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Published

2020-04-27

How to Cite

Dhinadhayalan, R., T., L. K., Naik, S. S., & B., P. (2020). Organoaxial volvulus of descending colon: a case report. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 8(5), 1902–1904. https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20201947

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