Volvulus of the stomach. A case report.
A case of gastric volvulus with atypical clinical features is reported. The predisposing aetiological factors and the mechanism of genesis of this very rare condition are discussed. The diagnosis was established by barium meal examination after an unsuccessful gastroscopy. The patient was successfully treated by emergency surgery.
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013277:Stomach Volvulus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery