colonic volvulus

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colonic volvulus,

volvulus or spasmodic contraction involving any portion of the colon, causing colic. The most common types are cecal volvulus, sigmoid volvulus, and transverse colon volvulus.

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cecal volvulus
sigmoid volvulus

transverse colon volvulus

Together, sigmoid and cecal volvulus represent more than 90% of cases of colonic volvulus.

Correspondence by Southern Medical Journal

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