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Radiological studies.. A) Abdominal X-ray image showing dilated intestinal loops on the left side. B) Abdominal computed tomography image showing a 14-cm dilatation of the cecum occupying the left upper quadrant of the abdomen.
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Radiological studies including abdominal X-ray (Fig. 1) and computed tomography (CT) scan (Fig. 1) revealed a 14-cm dilatation of the cecum occupying the left upper quadrant of the abdomen with the swirling appearance of the mesentery.
Intraoperative picture showing Cecal dilatation and volvulus.
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Intraoperatively, the cecum was still viable but severely dilated and twisted (Fig. 2).