 Case reportLaparoscopic assisted right hemicolectomy for caecal volvulusMichael D Kelly1 , John Bunni1 and Anne M Pullyblank2  1Department of Upper GI, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, UK 2Department of Colorectal Surgery, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, UK author email corresponding author email
World Journal of Emergency Surgery 2008,
3:4doi:10.1186/1749-7922-3-4
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Abstract
A case of acute caecal volvulus is presented where laparoscopy was used to avoid a major laparotomy. A technique is described for safe deflation of the caecum, which allowed a small incision for resection and anastomosis. |