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 ...

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 ...

1 Department of Medical Imaging, Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China 2 Department of Radiology, Hebei Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, China ...

Large-bowel obstruction caused by volvulus is potentially life threatening if not managed promptly. Sigmoid colon is the most common site of volvulus followed by caecum. Synchronous double colonic ...

Volvulus happens when the intestine twists around itself and can cause extreme pain and bowel obstruction. A healthcare provider can use imaging tests like a CT scan or X-ray to diagnose volvulus.

Midgut volvulus is a health disorder in which the intestine twists as a result of malrotation during pregnancy or when the normal embryologic sequence of intestinal development and fixation is ...

Division of Radiology, Department of Radiology, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan. Division of Surgery, Department of Surgical Subspecialties, National Center for Child ...

Ileal conduit volvulus is a rare complication of urinary diversion. It has been suggested that various factors including prolonged length of the ileal segment, lack of fixation of the conduit to the ...

1 General Surgery, Parakou’s University Hospital Center, Parakou, Benin. 2 Visceral Surgery, HKM National University Hospital Center, Cotonou, Benin. 3 Pediatric Surgery, HKM National University ...