volvulus
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9.9
A part of the intestine that twists and blocks food and gas
- noun
- /ˈvɑlvjələs/
- Specialized
:
vólvulo
- Surgery was required to correct the volvulus that was causing an intestinal blockage.
- lap volvulus
Examples
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The doctor diagnosed him with a volvulus after he experienced severe abdominal pain.
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Twisted bowel (volvulus) usually occurs in the first three days of life.
Academic text (2014) -
But we must be mindful of the patient whose surgical problem is the final paver on his pathway out; the pneumonia that is the "old man's friend" may instead present as cecal volvulus with perforation.
Blog text (2) -
In infants, a volvulus can lead to serious complications if not treated quickly.
How Severe
necrotizing enteritis
- NSFW
strangulation
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8.0
- Specialized
6
8.0
volvulus
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9.9
- Specialized
1
9.9
intestinal obstruction
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5.8
- Specialized
1
5.8
Surface Forms
Etymology
Volvulus comes from the Latin word volvere, which means 'to roll' or 'to turn' and is the same root behind the common word revolve. So a volvulus is an intestine that has 'rolled' or twisted around itself, causing a blockage.