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Case Reports
. 2009 Oct-Dec;13(4):612-5.
doi: 10.4293/108680809X12589999538156.

Cecal volvulus following laparoscopic nephrectomy and renal transplantation

Mary Eng  1 , Kadiyala Ravindra
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Case Reports

Cecal volvulus following laparoscopic nephrectomy and renal transplantation

Mary Eng et al. JSLS. 2009 Oct-Dec.

Abstract

Cecal volvulus is a rare cause of bowel obstruction that carries a high mortality. Recent surgery is known to be a risk factor for the development of cecal volvulus. We present a case of cecal volvulus following laparoscopic nephrectomy and renal transplantation.

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Figure 1.
Computed tomography showing grossly enlarged kidneys consistent with polycystic kidney disease.
Figure 2.
Figure 2.
Gastrograffin enema showing characteristic “beak” at distal end of cecal volvulus (arrow).
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