Volvulus is a condition that occurs when your bowel (which makes up your small intestine, colon, and rectum) twists around itself, causing a bowel blockage. This twist can block blood flow to the ...

A volvulus is an abnormal twisting of part of the large or small intestine. It can stem from problems with the structure of the colon, constipation, and other health issues. It is a medical ...

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.

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 ...

Cecal volvulus, a type of intestinal obstruction, happens when a section of the large intestine called the cecum detaches from the abdominal wall and becomes twisted. It’s a rare but potentially ...

A right hemicolectomy was performed, and the patient recovered uneventfully. Characteristic findings on radiography include a dilated and displaced haustral bowel loop, with a paucity of gas in the ...

Ongoing elimination efforts have altered the global distribution of Onchocerca volvulus, the agent of river blindness, and further population restructuring is expected as efforts continue.