Gastrojejunostomy: a simple method of treatment of gastric volvulus.
Ten patients treated for gastric volvulus over eleven years are reviewed. Nine were treated successfully by gastrojejunostomy. The advantages of this simple procedure are discussed. Changes occurring in the position of the pylorus may predispose to this condition.
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007583:Jejunum / Q000601:surgery; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D012399:Rotation; D013270:Stomach / Q000601:surgery; D013277:Stomach Volvulus / Q000601:surgery*