Definitions for volvulus
ˈvɒl vyə ləsvolvu·lus

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1. volvulusnoun

   abnormal twisting of the intestines (usually in the area of the ileum or sigmoid colon) resulting in intestinal obstruction

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1. volvulusnoun

   Obstruction of the bowel in which a loop of bowel has abnormally twisted on itself.

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1. Volvulus

   A volvulus is when a loop of intestine twists around itself and the mesentery that supports it, resulting in a bowel obstruction. Symptoms include abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, vomiting, constipation, and bloody stool. Onset of symptoms may be rapid or more gradual. The mesentery may become so tightly twisted that blood flow to part of the intestine is cut off, resulting in ischemic bowel. In this situation there may be fever or significant pain when the abdomen is touched.Risk factors include a birth defect known as intestinal malrotation, an enlarged colon, Hirschsprung disease, pregnancy, and abdominal adhesions. Long term constipation and a high fiber diet may also increase the risk. The most commonly affected part of the intestines in adults is the sigmoid colon with the cecum being second most affected. In children the small intestine is more often involved. The stomach can also be affected. Diagnosis is typically with medical imaging such as plain X-rays, a GI series, or CT scan.Initial treatment for sigmoid volvulus may occasionally occur via sigmoidoscopy or with a barium enema. Due to the high risk of recurrence, a bowel resection within the next two days is generally recommended. If the bowel is severely twisted or the blood supply is cut off, immediate surgery is required. In a cecal volvulus, often part of the bowel needs to be surgically removed. If the cecum is still healthy, it may occasionally be returned to a normal position and sutured in place.Cases of volvulus were described in ancient Egypt as early as 1550 BC. It occurs most frequently in Africa, the Middle East, and India. Rates of volvulus in the United States are about 2–3 per 100,000 people per year. Sigmoid and cecal volvulus typically occurs between the ages of 30 and 70. Outcomes are related to whether or not the bowel tissue has died. The term volvulus is from the Latin "volvere"; which means "to roll".

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1. volvulus

   Volvulus is a medical condition in which a loop of the intestine twists around itself and the mesentary that supports it, causing intestinal obstruction. This can lead to symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and vomiting. In severe cases, it can cut off blood supply to the part of the intestines involved, potentially leading to tissue death and serious complications.

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1. Volvulusnoun

   the spasmodic contraction of the intestines which causes colic

2. Volvulusnoun

   any twisting or displacement of the intestines causing obstruction; ileus. See Ileus

3. Etymology: [NL., fr. L. volvere to turn about, to roll.]

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1. Volvulus

   A volvulus is a bowel obstruction where the loop of bowel has completely twisted around its site of mesenteric attachment.

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1. Volvulus

   vol′vū-lus; n. occlusion of the intestine through twisting.

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   The numerical value of volvulus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=volvulus
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Volvulus
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvulus
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volvulus
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=volvulus
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=volvulus