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Gastric volvulus complicating myotonic dystrophy.

M Kusunoki1, T Hatada, H Ikeuchi

  • 1Second Department of Surgery, Hyogo College of Medicine, Japan.

Hepato-Gastroenterology
|December 1, 1992
PubMed
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Myotonic dystrophy can cause rare gastrointestinal issues like gastric volvulus. Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for managing this serious complication in affected patients.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Genetics
  • Surgical Emergencies

Background:

  • Myotonic dystrophy is an inherited muscle disorder affecting both striated and smooth muscles.
  • It can manifest with gastrointestinal dysmotility, including dilatation and abnormal peristalsis.
  • Gastric volvulus is a rare but serious complication associated with myotonic dystrophy.

Observation:

  • A 57-year-old female with myotonic dystrophy presented with acute abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.
  • Radiographic imaging confirmed gastric dilatation and pyloroantral obstruction, indicative of acute gastric volvulus.
  • The patient required emergency surgical intervention.

Findings:

  • The case highlights gastric volvulus as a critical surgical emergency in myotonic dystrophy patients.

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  • Characteristic clinical and radiographic features aid in the diagnosis of gastric volvulus.
  • Successful emergency gastrectomy was performed for the patient.

    • Implications:

    • Clinicians should consider gastric volvulus in myotonic dystrophy patients presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms.
    • Early recognition and management of gastric volvulus are vital for improved patient outcomes.
    • This case underscores the importance of recognizing rare complications of myotonic dystrophy.