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Gastric volvulus: unraveling the diagnosis with MPRs
Franco Verde1, Hazem Hawasli2, Pamela T Johnson2
1The Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 4940 Eastern Ave, Pavilion Bldg, 1st Floor, Baltimore, MD, 21224, USA. fverde1@jhmi.edu.
Abstract:
Gastric volvulus is a rare entity with a spectrum of acute and chronic clinical presentations. Body radiologists must be cognizant of the subtypes of gastric volvulus and identify potential complications. Mortality can be high if unrecognized from gastric necrosis, perforation, and sepsis. CT with multiplanar reformations is critical for complete evaluation beyond radiography and fluoroscopy. This article reviews clinical and imaging features of uncomplicated and complicated gastric volvulus, with the aim of guiding appropriate management.
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