Abstract
Midgut volvulus is a significant surgical condition in pediatric practice. However, although its incidence in adults is low, it can occur in this age group, with predominant risk factors such as adhesions secondary to previous abdominal surgeries. Computed tomography, a widely accessible imaging study today, plays a key role in diagnosis, although it is not the definitive method. Among its suggestive findings, the 'whirlpool sign' stands out. This report presents the case of an octogenarian patient with a history of abdominal surgery who developed a jejunal volvulus, a condition rarely documented in the medical literature. Emphasis is placed on her clinical presentation, key diagnostic findings, and therapeutic approach.
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