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| CECAL VOLVULUS 27 year old female with osteogenesis imperfecta. Patient is complaining of abdominal pain. Image courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hadeel Maksoud M.D.[2]
Synonyms and keywords: Intestinal volvulus; stomach volvulus; abdominal twisting; colonic volvulus; abdominal torsion; intestinal torsion; intestinal twisting; colonic twisting
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Volvulus from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | X Ray | CT | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies