Midgut volvulus is a medical condition that occurs when the small intestine twists on itself, leading to a blockage of blood flow and potential risk of tissue damage. This condition is considered a ...

Midgut volvulus is a health disorder in which the intestine twists as a result of malrotation during pregnancy or when the normal embryologic sequence of intestinal development and fixation is ...

Abstract A 67-year-old woman with malabsorption and malnourishment was referred for possible intestinal transplantation. CT showed small-bowel dilatation along with a whirl sign and numerous ...

A volvulus is a rare health condition that causes abnormal twisting of the gastrointestinal tract, mainly involving different parts such as the stomach, large intestine or small intestine. A loop of ...

Volvulus, derived from the Latin term volvere, is a subtype of abnormal gastrointestinal (GI) rotation. In volvulus, a loop of intestines is twisted at a point along the mesentery that is attached to ...