What is cecal volvulus?

Volvulus refers to the twisting of a portion of the intestine around itself or a stalk of mesentery tissue to cause an obstruction. In the colon, volvulus most often involves the cecum and sigmoid segment. Cecal volvulus is less common than sigmoid volvulus.

How do members experience cecal volvulus?

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