Korean J Gastroenterol.  2021 Jan;77(1):50-53. 10.4166/kjg.2020.165.

Gastric Volvulus

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  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine, Changwon, Korea


Figure

  • Fig. 1 Abdominal computed tomography (CT) shows marked gastric distension and its anatomical alteration. (A) Coronal CT images. (B) Axial CT images. (C) Schematic representation of mesentero-axial volvulus.

  • Fig. 2 The gastroscopy shows distended funds and anterior rotation of the body portion and abrupt narrowing of the antrum, resulting in gastric outlet obstruction. (A) Gastric fundus. (B) Gastric angle. (C) Gastric antrum. (D) Gastric body.

  • Fig. 3 The post-procedural gastroscopy shows normal lumen of the body and antrum which was previously shown as twisted. (A) Gastric body. (B) Gastric antrum.


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