2 Cases of Chronic Gastric Volvulus

Keimyung Medical Journal 1997;16(3):405-414.

만성 위염전 2례

박찬규; 이동욱; 남성진; 김추성; 조성래; 구본천; 박영재; 허규찬

Abstract

Gastric volvulus is an abnormal rotation of the stomach. Gastric volvulus may present as an emergency or as a chronic condition. Acut.e volvulus is [jotentiaily lethal if unrecognized; while a chronic volvulus may cause symptoms for years if not treated. Gastric volvulus may be more common than previously estimated. Approximately 700 cases have thus far been documenLcd; In patients with vague upper abdominal pain; bloating; vomiting; early satiety and weight loss; chronic gastric volvulus must be susperted. Two patients with chronic ^astrir volvulus are ruporUxi and the rdaLed literatare reviewed. The ciiaical presenlaLioii; diagnosis; an

Key Words: Gastric volvulus, chronic