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STOMACH VOLVULUS

\stˈʌmək vˈɒlvjʊləs], \stˈʌmək vˈɒlvjʊləs], \s_t_ˈʌ_m_ə_k v_ˈɒ_l_v_j_ʊ_l_ə_s]\

Definitions of STOMACH VOLVULUS

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Twisting of the stomach that may result in obstruction and impairment of the blood supply to the organ. It can occur in paraesophageal hernia and occasionally in eventration of the diaphragm. (Stedman, 25th ed)

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