title: Splenic laceration with a twist: a lesson learnt from gastric volvulus.
abstract: Acute gastric volvulus is an uncommon entity that requires prompt diagnosis and management to prevent potential life threatening complications. We present a rare case of splenic laceration secondary to acute gastric volvulus.
authors.affiliation: South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, UK. conorwarren@hotmail.com
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Warren
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Wallace
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Campbell
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013161:Splenic Rupture / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D013277:Stomach Volvulus / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D013526:Surgical Mesh