Congenital diaphragmatic hernia with gastric volvulus.
Indian J Surg
; 69(6): 260-3, 2007 Dec.
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ABSTRACT
Gastric volvulus is a surgical emergency presenting in various forms. Association with diaphragmatic defect is well known. Here we describe three cases of gastric volvulus associated with diaphragmatic defect having varied presentations and their management. A rare case of gastric volvulus with complete gangrene of the stomach is also reported. Three types of gastric volvulus have been described depending on the rotation axis organoaxial, mesentericoaxial and combination of both types. Operative treatment includes reduction, correction of underlying cause and gastropexy.
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Indian J Surg
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2007
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