Meckel's diverticulum causing cecal volvulus

Meckel's diverticulum is present in 2 per cent of the population with bowel obstruction as its most common complication, This case report describes an extremely rare complication of a Meckel's diverticulum, a cecal volvulus, The diagnosis of cecal volvulus was made preoperatively on abdominal X-rays ; the diagnosis of a Meckel's diverticulum was made intraoperatively. The c ecum was found to be twisted around a vitelline band on a broad-based Mecke l's diverticulum extending to the umbilicus. The diverticulum was resected, The patient did well postoperatively and was discharged without any diffic ulty.