Cecal volvulus, a type of intestinal obstruction, happens when a section of the large intestine called the cecum detaches from the abdominal wall and becomes twisted. It’s a rare but potentially ...

A volvulus is an abnormal twisting of part of the large or small intestine. It can stem from problems with the structure of the colon, constipation, and other health issues. It is a medical emergency ...

Volvulus, derived from the Latin term volvere, is a subtype of abnormal gastrointestinal (GI) rotation. In volvulus, a loop of intestines is twisted at a point along the mesentery that is attached to ...

THE incidence of sigmoidal volvulus in the United States is so low that few surgeons acquire great experience in dealing with it. It is reported by most authors as ranging between 1 and 4 per cent of ...

MALROTATION of the bowel in the absence of mechanical obstruction is compatible with a normal life span. Volvulus of the mid-gut associated with malrotation of the bowel usually requires treatment ...

Volvulus is a condition in which the bowel twists so much it cuts off the blood supply to part of the organ, similarly to how a balloon produces pinch points when it's twisted. The illness can be a ...