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 ...

An abdominal radiograph shows signs of colonic dilatation, especially marked in the cecum and ascending colon ... Lack of small-bowel dilatation and air throughout the colon and rectum are ...

The distal small intestine and large intestine were lacking intestinal contents except for a few fecal pellets. The cecum was empty and reduced in size. Occasionally, we saw scant light brown ...