[Gastric volvulus]

Cir Pediatr. 2006 Oct;19(4):247-9.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Gastric volvulus is a rare condition in pediatric population in which there is an abnormal rotation of one part of the stomach around itself. It's a surgical emergency. We report a six year old female admitted in the emergency due to upper abdominal distention, nausea without vomiting, physical exam revealed upper abdominal distention and abdominal tenderness, no bowel sounds. Laparotomy was performed and a gastric volvulus with occlusive vascular involvement was found. In the post operative period she required a second laparotomy due to adhesions in small bowel.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Digestive System Surgical Procedures
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Radiography, Abdominal
  • Stomach Volvulus / diagnostic imaging*
  • Stomach Volvulus / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome