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Gastric volvulus in children: report of two cases
Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|December 1, 1977
Insights
Gastric volvulus, a rare condition causing stomach twisting, can present as acute or chronic abdominal pain in children. Early diagnosis via imaging and surgical correction like anterior gastropexy are key to successful treatment.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Gastric volvulus is a rare but serious condition involving the twisting of the stomach.
- It can manifest acutely or chronically, presenting diagnostic challenges in pediatric populations.
Observation:
- This report details two pediatric cases of gastric volvulus: one acute and one chronic.
- Radiographic findings crucial for diagnosis are presented for both cases.
Findings:
- The study highlights the importance of suspecting gastric volvulus in children with unexplained chronic abdominal pain or acute gastric obstruction.
- Anterior gastropexy was successfully employed as a treatment in both reported cases.
Implications:
- Increased awareness of gastric volvulus can lead to earlier diagnosis and intervention in pediatric patients.
- Successful surgical outcomes suggest anterior gastropexy is an effective treatment for pediatric gastric volvulus.
Abstract:
Two cases of gastric volvulus in children are reported, one acute and one chronic. The diagnosis should be suspected as an unusual cause of chronic recurring upper abdominal pain or in acute gastric obstruction. The radiographic appearances of these patients are presented. Anterior gastropexy has produced good results in both the patients described.