| 1. | Sigmoid volvulus is particularly common in elderly persons and constipated patients.
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| 2. | This etiology comprises approximately 29 % of cases of gastric volvulus.
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| 3. | An attack of gastric dilatation volvulus almost kills him, but he recovers.
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| 4. | PEGs may also be inserted to decompress the stomach in cases of gastric volvulus.
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| 5. | The nonoperative mortality rate for gastric volvulus is reportedly as high as 80 %.
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| 6. | In sigmoid, volvulus rotation is always anticlockwise.
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| 7. | Type 1 gastric volvulus is more common in adults but has been reported in children.
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| 8. | Upper gastrointestinal ( GI ) endoscopy may be helpful in the diagnosis of gastric volvulus.
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| 9. | Localized ahaustral distended colon can be seen on abdominal x-ray during obstruction or volvulus.
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| 10. | Volvulus is a rare but life-threatening cause of bowel infarction which requires immediate medical attention.
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