Pediatric Gastric Volvulus: Diagnostic and Clinical Approach

Gastric volvulus is a significant, rare cause of non-bilious vomiting and consists of a pathological rotation of the stomach of more than 180° around the axis without obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract. A definitive diagnosis is made with upper radiological gastrointestinal studies. Treatment...

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Main Authors: Porcaro, Federica, Mattioli, Girolamo, Romano, Claudio
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: S. Karger AG 2013
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3617890/