Cecal bascule causing distal small bowel obstruction: The first documented case report from Africa.

Introduction: A cecal bascule is a rare variant of a cecal volvulus, which is characterized by an anterior and superior bending of the cecum. It represents an unusual cause of bowel obstruction.

Case Presentation: A 40-year-old male presented with a 3-day history of crampy periumbilical abdominal pain, bilious vomiting, inability to pass feces and flatus, and progressive abdominal distention.