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Volvulus
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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Synonyms and keywords: Intestinal volvulus

Overview

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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 | X Ray | CT | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

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Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

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