Volvulus risk factors

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Jinhui Wu, M.D.; Assistant Editor-in-Chief: Meagan E. Doherty

Overview

Young children and children with a birth defect called intestinal malrotation are at higher risk for developing volvulus.

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