Primary small bowel volvulus is one of the commonest causes of small intestinal obstruction in parts of Africa
1,2. Some authors have reported that its occurrence has some seasonal variations though their findings were inconclusive
1,3,7. A retrospective study was undertaken over a period of 8 years at the Gondar College of Medical Sciences Hospital in which the seasonal pattern of small bowel volvulus presentation was analysed. It was observed that the prevalence was significantly higher during the months of June through October(winter and spring) than during the months of November to May (autumn and summer)(chi-square, p
Although the reasons for the seasonal variations are uncertain, the seasonal activities of the young farmers, who are more commonly affected, may be responsible.
