We present a case report involving an unusual type of volvulus. A 51-year-old man presented with an acute abdomen. He underwent emergency laparotomy at which we identified a volvulus involving his caecum to descending colon in continuity. We believe this to be first reported case of total colonic volvulus.
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We present a case report involving an unusual type of volvulus. A 51-year-old man presented with an acute abdomen. He underwent emergency laparotomy at which we identified a volvulus involving his caecum to descending colon in continuity.
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