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Stool guaiac test (shows blood in the stool)

Asymptomatic patients with radiologic findings suggesting nonrotation can be observed.

However, nonrotation can be a difficult diagnosis radiologically; symptomatic patients may warrant laparoscopic or open exploration to confirm the diagnosis [8,16]. =Other Diagnostic Studies=

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