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Gastric volvulus in childhood.

A E Cameron¹, E R Howard

¹King's College Hospital, London, England.

Journal of Pediatric Surgery

|October 1, 1987

Summary

Gastric volvulus is a rare surgical emergency in infants and children. This study discusses four new cases, adding to the 51 previously reported worldwide.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Surgery
Gastroenterology

Background:

Gastric volvulus is a rare but serious condition in infants and children.
Fewer than 60 cases have been documented globally.