title: [Primary volvulus of the small intestines in adults].
abstract: In our area, small bowel volvulus is a sporadic form of mechanical intestinal obstruction. Diagnostic problems may occur. The clinical presentation is that of an acute abdomen. The cause of symptoms may be due to narrowing of the bowel itself, or strangulation of the blood supply, or both. The types (primary and secondary) and incidence of small bowel volvulus are age-related and demonstrate astonishing geographical differences. Goals for treatment of small bowel volvulus should include physician awareness and accurate workup of this uncommon diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Departement Chirurgie, Universitätsspital Zürich.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Roggo
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Schlumpf
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Largiadèr
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005756:Gastritis / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D007579:Jejunal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D010437:Peptic Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis
vernacular_title: Primärer Dünndarmvolvulus beim Erwachsenen.