# Cecal volvulus in malrotation: a rare postpartum complication—a case report

## TL;DR

This case report describes a rare postpartum complication involving cecal volvulus in a patient with malrotation.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in presenting a rare clinical case and the surgical approach used for its management.

## Key findings

- The patient underwent multiple surgical interventions including detorsion and hemicolectomy.
- The case highlights diagnostic and management challenges of cecal volvulus in malrotation.
- Early ileostomy reversal was performed as part of the treatment.

## Abstract

A cecal volvulus in malrotation in a postpartum patient is an infrequent clinical entity. We present a case of a 24-year-old male patient with cecal volvulus in malrotation. The patient underwent counterclockwise detorsion, division of Ladd’s bands, right hemicolectomy with end ileostomy, transverse colopexy, and early ileostomy reversal. This case highlights the challenges in diagnosing and managing these rare conditions.