Adult small bowel volvulus – a case series

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Keywords:

small bowel volvulus, bowel obstruction

Abstract

Small bowel volvulus (SBV) is a rare cause of bowel obstruction, specifically in adults, accounting for approximately 1% of bowel obstruction in the adult population in North America. It is more common in the neonatal and paediatric population, mostly due to congenital abnormalities such as malrotation, atresia and congenital bands. We present two cases of SBV managed at a level 2 provincial hospital within a 2-month period. In the first case no primary cause could be found and in the second case adhesions following midline laparotomy resulted in SBV.

Author Biographies

GL Shelile, Sefako Makgatho Health Science University

Sefako Makgatho Health Science University and Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital, South Africa

K Sepeng, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Sefako Makgatho Health Science University and Job Shimankana Tabane Hospital, South Africa

TCK Gofhamodimo, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Sefako Makgatho Health Science University and Job Shimankana Tabane Hospital, South Africa

KM Ngoepe, Job Shimankana Tabane Hospital

Job Shimankana Tabane Hospital, South Africa

T Makhuba, Job Shimankana Tabane Hospital

Job Shimankana Tabane Hospital, South Africa

K Manyane, Bongani Hospital

Bongani Hospital, South Africa

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Published

2024-10-17

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Case Report