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==Natural History== | |||
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* If the [[bowel]] is dead ([[necrotic]]), the outlook is poor. The situation may be life-threatening, depending on how much of the [[bowel]] is dead. | * If the [[bowel]] is dead ([[necrotic]]), the outlook is poor. The situation may be life-threatening, depending on how much of the [[bowel]] is dead. | ||
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Overview
Natural History
Complications
- Secondary peritonitis
- Short bowel syndrome (after removal of a large part of the small bowel)
Prognosis
- Diagnosing and treating volvulus quickly generally leads to a good outcome.
- If the bowel is dead (necrotic), the outlook is poor. The situation may be life-threatening, depending on how much of the bowel is dead.