Gastric volvulus: An uncommon and life threatening cause of acute gastric dilatation in a young male: A case report

oleh: Naveen Chandra Bhatta, Karisma Kathayat, Sampada Dahal, Bijay Shrivastava, Niliza Shakya, Asish Shrestha, Bikash Nepal, Rakesh Sthapit

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Wiley 2022-11-01

Deskripsi

Abstract Gastric volvulus leading to acute gastric dilatation is a surgical emergency that should be considered as a differential in patients who present to the emergency department with severe epigastric pain and evidence of gastric outlet obstruction. This condition requires a high index of suspicion that enables early diagnosis and treatment.