Mesenteroaxial Gastric Volvulus: A Case Report

Authors

  • Sampanna Pandey Department of Surgery, Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Madhav Paudel Department of Surgery, Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Anuj Parajuli Department of Surgery, Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Roshan Ghimire Department of Surgery, Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Asmita Neupane Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.6519

Keywords:

chest x-ray, gastric volvulus, polypropylene

Abstract

Gastric volvulus is defined as an abnormal rotation of the stomach. Classical textbook presentation may not always be present. Meticulous assessment and broadened differential diagnosis are thus crucial. Various types have been described in literature. Low threshold for detection with aggressive resuscitation and immediate surgical exploration on suspected incarceration or perforation are mandatory. We report a case of 16-years-female who had atypical presentation of mesenteroaxial gastric volvulus. Emergency exploratory laparotomy with wedge resection and primary repair of stomach with anterolateral gastropexy was performed. She had uneventful recovery with discharge on fifth postoperative day.

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Published

2021-05-25

How to Cite

Pandey , S., Paudel, M. ., Parajuli, A. ., Ghimire, R. ., & Neupane, A. (2021). Mesenteroaxial Gastric Volvulus: A Case Report. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 59(237), 506–509. https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.6519

Issue

Vol. 59 No. 237 (2021): JNMA: Published Monthly

Section

Case Reports

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