Volvulus of the caecum is rather uncommon, occurring in 1–3% of cases of acute intestinal obstruction (Frimann-Dahl, 1954; Krippaehne et al, 1967). Diagnosis is not difficult if the classical textbook radiological appearances are present of a dilated viscus in the left hypochondrium compressing the stomach, signs of small bowel obstruction and an empty right iliac fossa (Ritro et al, 1957; Figiel & Figiel, 1953). We present a case which had difficult radiological signs and in which further diagnostic approaches were curtailed by the mental condition of the patient.
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