Gastric volvulus in the pediatric population.
Publication/Presentation Date
9-1-1991
Abstract
Acute gastric volvulus in children is uncommon. Since 1899, only 77 cases have been documented in the world literature. In children, mesenteroaxial volvulus is the most common type and associated anatomic defects are the rule. Diagnostic delays result in gastric ischemia, perforation, and death. Nonoperative mortality is 80%. Early recognition, surgical reduction with gastric fixation, and repair of associated defects are the mainstays of therapy for acute gastric volvulus in the pediatric population.
Volume
126
Issue
9
First Page
1146
Last Page
1149
ISSN
0004-0010
Published In/Presented At
Miller, D. L., Pasquale, M. D., Seneca, R. P., & Hodin, E. (1991). Gastric volvulus in the pediatric population. Archives Of Surgery (Chicago, Ill.: 1960), 126(9), 1146-1149.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Medical Specialties | Surgery
PubMedID
1929847
Department(s)
Department of Surgery, Department of Surgery Faculty
Document Type
Article