Predisposing factors for developing gastric volvulus and the role of imaging.

نویسندگان

  • Ahmed O Krim
  • S Andronikou
  • G Rubin
چکیده

Two cases of gastric volvulus are presented to highlight the predisposing factors, mechanism and different types of volvulus, and the role of imaging in making the diagnosis. Eventration of the diaphragm and hiatus hernia are precipitating factors for developing organo-axial and mesentero-axial volvulus. Imaging is key to making the diagnosis and distinguishing the types of volvulus in order to decide on management.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • South African journal of surgery. Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir chirurgie

دوره 50 4  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2012