Volvulus Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
A
malrotation of an organ or section of bowel about a point on its mesentery
2
Q
What are symptoms caused by?
A
bowel obstruction (abd distension + bilious vomiting)
ischaemia to affected portion of bowel (pain)
3
Q
AXR
A
coffee-bean sign
4
Q
Mx
A
sigmoidoscopy and insertion of a flatus tube
5
Q
symptoms of a stomach volvulus
classical triad of gastro-oesophageal obstruction
A
- vomiting
- pain
- failed attempts to pass an NG tube
