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Volvulus

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Volvulus Definition

Common names:

Cecal Volvulus
Intestinal Volvulus
Sigmoid Volvulus
Volvulus

A person with a volvulus has a loop of intestine that has become twisted. The twisted loop block the flow of food through the intestine and cut off the blood supply to the loop of intestine.

A volvulus is a type of intestinal obstruction that is usually treated with surgery.

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Last Updated: Sep 18, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Volvulus References:

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Lal SK, Morgenstern R, Vinjirayer EP, Matin A. Sigmoid volvulus an update. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 2006 Jan;16(1):175-87.
Takada K, Hamada Y, Sato M, Fujii Y, Teraguchi M, Kaneko K, Kamiyama Y. Cecal volvulus in children with mental disability. Pediatr Surg Int. 2007 Oct;23(10):1011-4.