DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSTIC PROBLEMS WITH PRI MARY SMALL-BOWEL VOLVULUS IN THE ADULT

Primary small bowel volvulus in the adult is a rare, lifethreatening e mergency. The preoperative diagnosis is difficult and in most of the c ases incorrect. We present a case of primary small bowel volvulus in t he adult. Preoperative diagnosis of intraabdominal bleeding following blunt abdominal trauma was erroneously made and the patient underwent laparotomy. Review of the literature is presented and discussed.