Duodenal volvulus: report of a case.
A duodenal volvulus is a hitherto unreported condition caused by an abnormal mobility of the third and fourth parts of the duodenum. We herein report the first such case, including its presentation, management, and possible etiology.
Roux
Jacques W T
JW
Department of Surgery and Radiology, 1st Floor North Wing, St Thomas' Hospital, Lambeth Palace Road, London SE1 7EH, UK.
Kahn
Aamir Z
AZ
Forshaw
Matthew J
MJ
Sabharwal
Tarun
T
Mason
Robert C
RC
D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004378:Duodenal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D045822:Intestinal Volvulus / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed