2017
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2017.09.004
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A case report on gastric volvulus of a 17 years old boy from Bangladesh

Abstract: HighlightsThis rare and true surgical emergency was found in a 17 year old boy in BangladeshIt was the first case of gastric volvulus managed by the surgery department of the hospital.Laparotomy and anterior gastropexy with plication of left hemi diaphragm was done.It can manifest as an acute or chronic intermittent abdominal problem requiring proper investigation.It should be suspected in congenital abnormalities of the diaphragm and can be associated with ectopic kidneys.

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“…The main ramification of gastric volvulus is foregut obstruction, which may fall under acute, chronic, recurrent, or intermittent category. Children younger than one year make up about 10% to 20% of all cases [5] .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The main ramification of gastric volvulus is foregut obstruction, which may fall under acute, chronic, recurrent, or intermittent category. Children younger than one year make up about 10% to 20% of all cases [5] .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…и встречается в 70-75% случаев. Подавляю-щее большинство больных с заворотами желудка составляют дети, в основном до 5 лет (75-85%) [3]. Среди провоцирующих факторов называют травмы и оперативные вмешательства на органах брюшной полости, приём чрезмерного количества пищи.…”
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