Cecal volvulus in long-distance runners: A proposed mechanism

Am J Emerg Med. 2019 Mar;37(3):549-552. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2018.07.045. Epub 2018 Jul 24.
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Keywords: Abdominal pain; Cecal volvulus; Exercise induced abdominal pain.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Pain / etiology
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Cecal Diseases / physiopathology*
  • Cecum / physiopathology
  • Colon / physiopathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Obstruction / etiology
  • Intestinal Volvulus / physiopathology*
  • Male
  • Mesentery / physiopathology
  • Middle Aged
  • Physical Endurance / physiology*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Risk Factors
  • Running / physiology*
  • Stress, Mechanical
  • Walking / physiology