What is Cecal Volvulus?

Cecal Volvulus is a serious medical problem involving the intestines, where CECUM, the first part of the large intestine, the loop around him and create an obstacle. This condition can be very dangerous and is treated with surgery to correct the intestinal twisting and build a cecum so that it can not rediscover it. A general surgeon can provide treatment or patient can see a gastroenterological specialist in surgery. The inverted cecum prevents the material from draining from the small intestine to the large intestine. Over time, tissue may die because the twisting cuts off the supply of oxygen and nutrients and the patient may be threatened by the intestinal rupture if the obstruction is left untreated, allowing the intestine content to be spilled into the abdominal cavity.

patients with Cecal Volvulus may experience symptoms such as swelling of the abdomen, nausea and convulsions. A medical imaging study shows that the intestinal obstruction is present and provides some information about its nature. Colonoscopy can be recommended for collecting more information about Cecal VolvulusAnd in some cases to correct it. In other patients, the procedure in which the abdomen is open to achieve the intestine will be needed.

During surgery, the intestine will be gently unpacked and checked for signs of dead tissue and other complications. Once the surgeon is satisfied with the patient's intestines, the intestines may be moved and the patient may be closed back. Potential complications of Volvulus Cecal surgery include perforation and intestinal infections that will be significantly less likely if the patient works with an experienced surgeon and undergoes surgery in renowned faciliations.

Older adults tend to be most at risk of Cecal Volvulus. Some older adults experience irregular function and symptoms such as abdominal pain and tenderness regularly, and may not identify early warning symptoms of Cecal Volvulus. In general, any interruption of normal intestinal function is a reason for concern, Iwhen the patient seems to be known or normal; If the patient is accustomed to abdominal cramps, but usually defects once a day and suddenly it is not a sign that the problem in the intestinal tract could be.