Intestinal volvulus
Intestinal Volvulus
Intestinal volvulus (/ɪnˈtɛstɪnəl ˈvɒlvjuːləs/) is a medical condition in which a loop of the intestine twists around itself and the mesentery that supports it, resulting in a bowel obstruction. The term "volvulus" comes from the Latin word "volvere", meaning to roll.
Symptoms
Symptoms of intestinal volvulus can include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and bloody stool. In severe cases, it can lead to gangrene and septic shock if not treated promptly.
Causes
Intestinal volvulus can be caused by a variety of factors, including congenital malformations, adhesions from previous surgery, and chronic constipation. It is more common in older adults and in people with certain genetic disorders.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of intestinal volvulus typically involves medical imaging such as an abdominal X-ray or CT scan. In some cases, a barium enema or colonoscopy may be used.
Treatment
Treatment for intestinal volvulus usually involves surgery to untwist the intestine and remove any dead tissue. In some cases, a colostomy or ileostomy may be necessary.
Related Terms
- Bowel obstruction
- Mesentery
- Gangrene
- Septic shock
- Congenital
- Adhesions
- Chronic constipation
- Genetic disorders
- Medical imaging
- Abdominal X-ray
- CT scan
- Barium enema
- Colonoscopy
- Colostomy
- Ileostomy
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Intestinal volvulus
- Wikipedia's article - Intestinal volvulus
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