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Rare case of pediatric cecal volvulusKeywords: Cecal volvulus , intestinal obstruction , malrotation Abstract: An 11-year-old female child presented with abdominal pain, vomiting and constipation. An exploratory laparotomy revealed a cecal volvulus due to a congenital band and malfixation of the cecum. This was treated by excision of the band, derotation and decompression of cecum though an appendiceal stump suction.
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