An abdominal radiograph shows signs of colonic dilatation, especially marked in the cecum and ascending colon. Colonic perforation occurs in about 5% of cases, with the patient demonstrating more ...

5 It must also be considered that instead of a case of NEC it could be a single perforation related to the prematurity, affecting only the cecal appendix. Schwartz et al. 6 have suggested an algorithm ...

Another CT scan performed because of clinical deterioration, showed cecal perforation, caused by a mesenteric tear and non-displaced fracture of the left sacral ala. He underwent a right hemicolectomy ...

it can lead to complications such as bowel perforation and gangrene. Recent research has focused on various presentations of cecal volvulus, its diagnosis, and the importance of timely surgical ...

If not treated quickly, this can cause serious problems like tissue damage, perforation (holes in the bowel), or infection, which can be life-threatening. Cecal volvulus occurs when the cecum and ...

These findings were suggestive of acute colonic pseudo-obstruction. Colonoscopic decompression and enema use were not considered because of the risk of cecal perforation. Therefore, the ...