Ch. 329.4 - Gastric Volvulus

Question 1

Occurs when 1 of the ligaments that tether the stomach is absent or elongated, allowing the stomach to rotate around itself

Answer 1

Volvulus

Question 2

Organoaxial volvulus occurs when the stomach rotates along its ___ axis

Answer 2

Longitudinal

Question 3

Mesenteroaxial volvulus occurs when the stomach rotates along its ___ axis

Answer 3

Transverse

Question 4

Erect abdominal films of mesenteroaxial volvulus demonstrate ___

Answer 4

Double fluid level with a characteristic “beak” near the lower esophageal junction, with stomach lying on a VERTICAL plane

Question 5

Abdominal films of organoaxial volvulus demonstrate ___

Answer 5

Single air-fluid level without a characteristic beak, and with the stomach lying on a horizontal plane