Presentation
Abdominal pain.
Patient Data
Age: 75-years-old
Gender: Male
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Sigmoid volvulus.
Case Discussion
There is a large gas-filled loop without haustral markings measuring up to 14 cm. The rectum and distal sigmoid is collapsed. There is a twisting of the mesentery and mesenteric vessels (whirl sign).