volvulus

Introduction

A twisting of the intestine.

Etiology

• iatrogenic (during colonoscopy)
• cecum on a long mesentery

Pathology

• intestinal obstruction
• intestinal ischemia
• cecum, sigmoid colon & stomach are common sites

Clinical manifestations

• vomiting bilious or feculent emesis
• abdominal distension

More general terms

• intestinal obstruction