article = {AJSCR-2020-2-113}
title = {Pediatric Cecal Volvulus: A Case Report}
journal = {American Journal of Surgical Case Reports}
year = {2020}
issn = {2674-5046}
doi = {http://dx.doi.org/10.31487/j.AJSCR.2020.02.13}
url = {https://www.sciencerepository.org/pediatric-cecal-volvulus-a-case-report_AJSCR-2020-2-113 
author = {Chukwubuike Emeka,}
keywords = {Cecal volvulus, pediatric, case report}
abstract ={Introduction: Cecal volvulus (CV) is rare cause of intestinal obstruction especially in children. There is no
established protocol for the treatment of CV due to its rarity.
Case Presentation: We present a rare case of CV in a 9-year-old girl.
Discussion: The spectrum of intestinal malrotation may give rise to a mobile cecum that may result to CV.
Constipation could be a predisposing factor. The clinical presentation which may include abdominal pain,
distension, constipation and vomiting depends on the time of presentation. There may be associations with
chromosomal abnormalities.
Conclusion: Although CV is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction, awareness and high index of suspicion
is needed by clinician for early diagnosis and treatment.}