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Volvulus

Volvulus is an abdominal condition in which the intestine or other hollow organ twists, forming a knot and blocking the passage of food or liquid. It is an important cause of abdominal pain, vomiting, bloating, and obstruction. The most common form of volvulus is in the small intestine, and it is usually treated wit…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 15× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2574-4526 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Volvulus is an abdominal condition in which the intestine or other hollow organ twists, forming a knot and blocking the passage of food or liquid. It is an important cause of abdominal pain, vomiting, bloating, and obstruction. The most common form of volvulus is in the small intestine, and it is usually treated with surgery. It can also occur in the large intestine, the stomach, and the bladder. Volvulus can lead to severe complications if not properly treated, such as life-threatening intestinal obstruction, intestinal perforation, and sepsis. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are essential in order to prevent these severe complications.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 15 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Digestive Disorders And Diagnosis (ISSN 2574-4526).

Journal editorial board
Jonas P. DeMuro · United States Divey Manocha · United States Beata Kasztelan-Szczerbinska · Poland

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