volvulus

A twisting of the intestine. Etiology: 1) iatrogenic (during colonoscopy) 2) cecum on a long mesentery Pathology: 1) intestinal obstruction 2) intestinal ischemia 3) cecum, sigmoid colon & stomach are common sites Clinical manifestations: - vomiting bilious or feculent emesis - abdominal distension

References

Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999