Recurrent Volvulus of Transverse Colon: A Rare Case Report

Dr. Anand K; Dr. S. Sabu Jeyasekharan; Dr. Anup Rajeev Mannali; Dr. M. Hari Krishnan

Volume : VII, Issue : VIII, August - 2018

Recurrent Volvulus of Transverse Colon: A Rare Case Report

Dr. Anand K, Dr. S. Sabu Jeyasekharan, Dr. Anup Rajeev Mannali, Dr. M. Hari Krishnan

Abstract :

Background:Colonic volvulus is twisting of a portion of the colon around its mesentery, causing a colonic obstruction. The sigmoid colon, right colon and caecum are the common portions of the colon involved. Volvulus of transverse colon is extremely rare its incidence being approximately 3% of all colonic volvulus [2, 3]. This is a case report with a structured review of literature of transverse colonic volvulus presenting as intestinal obstruction. Transverse colon volvulus is associated with both developmental abnormalities, such as a freely mobile right colon and associated conditions such as chronic constipation, distal obstructions and autonomic dysfunction.

Conclusion:Though rare, the possibility of a transverse colon volvulus must always be part of a differential diagnosis when dealing with an intestinal obstruction as the mortality rate with transverse colon volvulus is much higher than with a volvulus in any other part of the large intestine.