Volvulus classification

Volvulus Microchapters
Home
Patient Information
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Volvulus from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic study of choice
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
X Ray
CT
MRI
Echocardiography and Ultrasound
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
Volvulus classification On the Web
Most recent articles
Most cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Volvulus classification All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Volvulus classification
CDC on Volvulus classification
Volvulus classification in the news
Blogs on Volvulus classification
Directions to Hospitals Treating Volvulus
Risk calculators and risk factors for Volvulus classification

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: ; Hadeel Maksoud M.D.[2]

Overview

Volvulus can happen at various parts of the gastrointestinal tract. Volvulus can also occur in a newborn or in an adult.

Classification

Classification

Adult

Neonate

• Gastric volvulus
• Volvulus Neonatorum
• Volvulus Small Intestine
• Volvulus Caecum
• Volvulus Sigmoid Colon

References

Template:WS Template:WH