title: [Volvulus of the stomach].
abstract: Volvulus of the stomach. On occasion of three observations the volvulus of the stomach is studied in the light of recent advances of the literature. Different types of gastric volvulus are defined by etiopathogenic analysis. Symptomatology and diagnosis are examined and possibilities of treatment are emphasized. The therapeutic behaviour which is required towards this rare affection is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006548:Hernia, Diaphragmatic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006551:Hernia, Hiatal / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013277:Stomach Volvulus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Volvulus van de maag.