Gastric Volvulus as a Surgical Emergency: A Rare Case Report
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 10
Abstract
Abstract:Gastric volvulus is a rare surgical emergency caused due to twisting of stomach around its own axis .If untreated it may progress to a catastrophic event leading to perforation, ischemia and necrosis of the stomach. Surgical management in an appropriate manner is preferred modality of treatment. Here we report a rare case of acute gastric volvulus in an 18 year old female. Keywords:Gastric volvulus, Mesentero-axial, Organo-axial, Retrocardiac, Gastropexy, Detorsion.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Hardeep Singh Gill, Dr. Anantbir Singh Lubana, Dr. Pramod Kumar Bhatia, Dr. Mukesh Goel, Dr. Puneet Jain, Dr. Renuka Sharma
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