A volvulus is an abnormal twisting of part of the large or small intestine. It can stem from problems with the structure of the colon, constipation, and other health issues. It is a medical emergency ...

Andy Kistler MD, PharmD, is currently a first year Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellow at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) ...

THE incidence of sigmoidal volvulus in the United States is so low that few surgeons acquire great experience in dealing with it. It is reported by most authors as ranging between 1 and 4 per cent of ...

Volvulus is a condition in which the bowel twists so much it cuts off the blood supply to part of the organ, similarly to how a balloon produces pinch points when it's twisted. The illness can be a ...