title: Familial occurrence of intrathoracic gastric volvulus.
abstract: This report describes the first documented familial occurrence of gastric volvulus in two consecutive generations. Consideration is given to familial transmission of other foregut disorders. The report reviews the different types of gastric volvulus and considers their pathogenesis, clinical presentation, and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, St. Mary's Hospital, University of Rochester, New York.
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Yin
authors.forename: T V
authors.initials: TV
authors.lastname: Nowak
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006551:Hernia, Hiatal / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013277:Stomach Volvulus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000235:genetics*; D013909:Thorax