Volvulus, derived from the Latin term volvere, is a subtype of abnormal gastrointestinal (GI) rotation. In volvulus, a loop of intestines is twisted at a point along the mesentery that is attached to ...

The mesentery is an organ that attaches all the digestive organs in the abdomen. It connects much of the intestines to the back abdominal wall, holding them in place when a person stands upright. The ...

Health expert reveals what causes Midgut Volvulus, how it is diagnosed and at what age can this rare abdomen disorder occur Midgut volvulus is a health disorder in which the intestine twists as a ...