Gastric volvulus: two cases and a review of the literature.
We report two cases of gastric volvulus. A discussion of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of this rare entity is presented.
University of California, San Diego Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine 92103-8676.
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Milne
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Hunter
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Anshus
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Rosen
D002908:Chronic Disease; D004630:Emergencies; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013277:Stomach Volvulus / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy