title: Mesenteroaxial volvulus in an adult: time is of the essence in acute presentation.
abstract: Acute gastric volvulus is an uncommon condition with severe repercussions if untreated in the acute presentation. We describe such a case. We assert that computed tomography (CT) should be the first line of investigation.
authors: Department of Medical Imaging, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, Australia.
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Singham
authors: B
authors: B
authors: Sounness
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