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It has been frequently stated that barium enema has no value in the treatment of cecal volvulus. We present a patient with cecal volvulus who was effectively treated by barium enema; however, multiple studies were required to achieve optimal results. In a subset of patients with cecal volvulus, laparotomy may be avoided by the use of barium enema.
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Schwab, F.J., Glick, S.N. & Teplick, S.K. Reduction of cecal volvulus by multiple barium enemas. Gastrointest Radiol 10, 185–187 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01893099
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