Volvulus primary prevention

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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]

Overview

There are no established measures for the primary prevention of volvulus. Volvulus cannot be prevented in the case of congenital intestinal malrotation. However, in adults care should be taken to consume a high fiber and potassium diet with conservative use of laxatives to avoid volvulus.

Primary Prevention

• There are no established measures for the primary prevention of volvulus.
• However, diet is important in maintaining a healthy bowel, this includes:
  • Avoidance of chronic constipation by following a high fiber diet. High fiber diets avoid the overstretching of the bowel.
  • Maintaining a good amount of potassium in the diet will avoid the risk of intestinal abnormality.
  • Avoidance of excessive laxative use, in order to avoid megacolon.

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