Acute Gastric Volvulus Quiz
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
This medical emergency occurs when the stomach abnormally twists around itself, forming a loop. This can lead to obstruction, bleeding, and strangulation. It can happen when the structures around the stomach that help keep it in place are unusually lax or due to other structural abdominal abnormalities. It is most common in children and adults over 50 years old.
Nausea or vomiting
Stomach feels bloated
Abdominal pain
Pain when pressing down on the abdomen
Loss of appetite
Dry Mouth
Decrease in urine volume
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose acute gastric volvulus
Do you have nausea or vomiting?
Do you feel that your abdomen (stomach) is bloated or has a lot of gas?
Do you have abdominal pain (stomach ache)?
Do you feel severe pain when pressing on your abdomen (stomach)?
Do you have less or no appetite, therefore eat less food?
Acute gastric volvulus requires immediate medical attention, including surgery to untwist the stomach and hold it in place. If surgery isn't possible, other minimally invasive procedures may be performed to avoid complications.
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References
Albloushi D, Quttaineh D, Alsafran S, Alyatama K, Alfawaz AA, Alsulaimy M, Saber S, Abdel-Rahman AS. Acute gastric volvulus: A rare case report and literature review. Ann Med Surg (Lond). 2021 Sep 13;70:102857. doi: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102857. PMID: 34691417; PMCID: PMC8519751.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2049080121008074?via%3Dihub
Kaoukabi AE, Menfaa M, Hasbi S, Sakit F, Choho A. Acute Gastric Volvulus on Hiatal Hernia. Case Rep Surg. 2020 Dec 9;2020:4141729. doi: 10.1155/2020/4141729. PMID: 33376618; PMCID: PMC7746469.
https://www.hindawi.com/journals/cris/2020/4141729/
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