E L Wolf, David H. Frager, Thomas C. Beneventano
Abstract
A volvulus of the transverse colon in a 78-year-old woman is reported. The diagnosis is established by abdominal film and barium enema with surgical confirmation. Women are more commonly affected than men. There is a higher mortality rate for volvulus of the transverse colon than for either sigmoid or cecal volvulus.
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A volvulus of the transverse colon in a 78-year-old woman is reported. The diagnosis is established by abdominal film and barium enema with surgical confirmation. Women are more commonly affected than men. There is a higher mortality rate for volvulus of the transverse colon than for either sigmoid or cecal volvulus.
Key concepts: Medicine, Transverse colon, Volvulus, Barium enema, Sigmoid colon, Gastroenterology, Internal medicine, Surgery