The American journal of gastroenterology
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Am. J. Gastroenterol. · Oct 1993
Review Case ReportsAcute gastric volvulus: pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment.
A 61-yr-old women presented with vomiting, abdominal pain, and distention. Nasogastric and endoscopic decompression failed to relieve her distention. ⋯ The patient underwent gastric resection with anterior gastropexy followed by an uncomplicated postoperative course. This paper discusses the etiology, anatomic definition, and therapeutic options in patients with acute gastric volvulus.