Gastrointestinal volvuluses
Gastrointestinal volvulus can be defined as a twisting or torsion of the bowel around its mesentery. The following are global incidence rates of volvulus in particular parts of the bowel:
- Sigmoid volvulus – 80%
- Caecum – 15%
- Transverse colon – 3%
- Splenic flexure – 2%.
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