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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

Volvulus and its treatment were established in the 20th century.

Historical Perspective

• The history of volvulus began with the description of the suspensary muscle anchoring the duodenal-jejunal junction in the left upper quadrant by anatomist Václav Treitz in the 19th century.
• The potential for volvulus and its treatment were established by paediatric surgeon, William Ladd in the 20th century.