Gastric volvulus in children

Introduction: Acute gastric volvulus in infants and children is known as a rare but life-threatening emergency that requires prompt recognition and treatment. It may also present as subacute or chronic problem may be under diagnosed. Gastric volvulus is defined as torsion of more than 180 grade of the stomach around itself. The first description was made in 1866 by Berti. Three types of gastric volvulus have been described: organoaxial, mesentericoaxial and the combination of the both. Case report: Over the 15-year period one patient was admitted with an acute gastric volvulus and operated in Pediatric Surgery o…