Cecal Bascule in a COVID-19 Positive Patient: Case Report

Abstract

Cecal volvulus is an uncommon cause of acute intestinal obstruction accounting for around 10% of intestinal volvuli. There are three main variants of cecal volvuli including the axial, loop, and bascule types. Diagnosis is confirmed via a computed tomography scan and surgery is the mainstay treatment due to a high risk of morbidity and mortality. Here we report a rare presentation of cecal volvulus in a COVID-19 positive patient that was complicated by an anastomotic leak.

Keywords

• volvulus
• bascule
• cecum
• obstruction
• anastomotic leak
• case report