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Table 2 Symptoms and signs consistent with acute cecal volvulus

From: Cecal volvulus in rural Kenya: delayed presentation contributes to high mortality

Symptom/Sign

Acute cecal volvulus (n = 13)

Abdominal distension

13 (100%)

Abdominal pain

13 (100%)

Constipation

12 (92%)

Vomiting

11 (85%)

Abdominal tenderness

11 (85%)

Nausea

8 (62%)

Peritonitis

5 (38%)

Empty rectum on digital rectal exam

3 (23%)

Bloody mucoid discharge

1 (8%)