Acute organoaxial gastric volvulus—A dangerous twist

Abstract

Abstract Acute gastric volvulus is a rare yet life‐threatening condition with mortality ranging from 30% to 50% if not treated promptly. The stomach rotates on itself causing strangulation precipitating necrosis, cameron lesions, and perforation. Long‐standing paraesophageal hernia is a common cause of organoaxial gastric volvulus.

Keywords

• acute gastric volvulus
• organoaxial volvulus
• paraesophageal hernia