THIS study is based on 242 patients who were operated on between 1930 and 1950 for carcinoma of the right colon. This group includes patients with carcinoma of the cecum, the ascending colon and ...

The large intestine—which includes the cecum, colon, rectum, and anus—is a key part of the digestive system. It's a long, ...

Cecal volvulus occurs when the cecum and ascending colon, which are parts of the large intestine, become rotated or twisted. This type of volvulus accounts for a smaller percentage of large bowel ...

An abdominal radiograph shows signs of colonic dilatation, especially marked in the cecum and ascending colon. Colonic perforation occurs in about 5% of cases, with the patient demonstrating more ...