scholarly journals Gastric volvulus is a rare and life-threatening abdominal pain

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 3492
Author(s):  
Raúl Omar Martínez Zarazúa ◽  
Hector Vergara Miranda ◽  
Rafael Sáenz Resendez ◽  
Cesar Adrián Sepulveda Benavides ◽  
Daniel Eduardo Saldívar Martínez
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Anterior Abdominal Wall ◽  
Gastric Volvulus ◽  
Definitive Treatment ◽  
High Surgical Risk ◽  
Gastric Obstruction ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Acute Form ◽  
Gastric Ischemia ◽  
Prevention Of Recurrence

Gastric volvulus is a rare and life-threatening abdominal pain condition resulting from the stomach twisting on its own longitudinal (organo-axial) or transverse (mesentero-axial) axis. Gastric volvulus can be primary or secondary. Secondary is most commonly related to para-esophageal hernia. Gastric volvulus can have an acute or chronic presentation, the acute form presents abdominal pain with a risk of gastric ischemia with subsequent perforation. Diagnosis is made by imaging studies such as barium contrast studies in the upper digestive tract or abdominal and chest computed tomography (CT). CT of the abdomen and thorax is very useful in the diagnosis as it can demonstrate the abnormal position and gastric torsion The goal in the definitive treatment of gastric volvulus is resolution of gastric obstruction and prevention of recurrence. Performing volvulus reduction, repair of the concomitant cause (para-esophageal hernia), fundoplication and/or gastropexy to the anterior abdominal wall. Gastropexy is considered safe and effective in elderly patients with high surgical risk.

scholarly journals Acute Gastric Volvulus and Atrial Fibrillation with RVR: A Coincidence or Association

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Omar Nadhem ◽  
Omar Salh ◽  
Faisal Khasawneh
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Diaphragmatic Hernia ◽  
Gastric Volvulus ◽  
Shortness Of Breath ◽  
Threatening Condition ◽  
Acute Gastric Volvulus ◽  
Ventricular Response ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Upper Abdominal

Gastric volvulus is a rare and life-threatening condition that involves the abnormal rotation of the stomach around its axis by more than 180°. The association between acute gastric volvulus and atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response is rare with only few cases that have been reported. Our patient was an 86-year-old female who presented with upper abdominal pain, distension, nausea, and shortness of breath. Clinical and laboratory workup revealed acute gastric volvulus with diaphragmatic hernia. On presentation, she was also in atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response. She was successfully treated by laparotomy with reduction of the gastric volvulus and repair of the diaphragmatic hernia, with significant improvement.

scholarly journals Acute gastric volvulus: a case report

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 1137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alaa Sedik ◽  
Salwa Elhoushy
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Epigastric Pain ◽  
Gastric Volvulus ◽  
Abdominal Distension ◽  
Aggressive Management ◽  
Threatening Condition ◽  
Acute Gastric Volvulus ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Severe Epigastric Pain

Acute gastric volvulus is a rare, life-threatening condition, but its intermittent nature and vague symptoms may make diagnosis difficult. Imaging is usually only diagnostic if carried out when patients are symptomatic. In the acute scenario, severe epigastric pain, retching with or without vomiting and difficulty or inability to pass nasogastric tube, constitute the Borchardt ’s triad that may be diagnostic. Herein, author reported a case that presented lately to the emergency department in shock with severe abdominal pain, abdominal distension and vomiting. Unfortunately, she died before surgery. Acute gastric volvulus is a surgical emergency requiring early diagnosis and aggressive management, as a delay results into complications like gangrene and perforation which substantially increase the morbidity and mortality in these patients.

scholarly journals Midgut Volvulus: A Rare but Fatal Cause of Abdominal Pain in Pregnancy—How Can We Diagnose and Prevent Mortality?

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Eelyn Chong ◽  
David S Liu ◽  
Neil Strugnell ◽  
Vishnupriya Rajagopal ◽  
Krinal K Mori
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Definitive Treatment ◽  
Fetal Mortality ◽  
Midgut Volvulus ◽  
Loss Of Life ◽  
Delay In Diagnosis ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Low Incidence ◽  
In Pregnancy

Midgut volvulus in pregnancy is rare but life-threatening, resulting in high maternal and fetal mortality. This surgical emergency commonly masquerades as symptoms of pregnancy, which together with its low incidence often leads to delay in diagnosis and definitive treatment. Here, we review the last three decades of the literature, discuss the challenges in managing this rare condition, and raise awareness among clinicians to minimise loss of life.

scholarly journals A case of acute gastric volvulus due to diaphragmatic hernia in an adult with kyphoscoliosis

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 1809
Author(s):  
Namvir Meshram ◽  
Minakshi Gadhire ◽  
Vineet Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Diaphragmatic Hernia ◽  
Nasogastric Tube ◽  
Gastric Volvulus ◽  
Postoperative Course ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Upper Gi ◽  
Threatening Condition ◽  
Acute Gastric Volvulus ◽  
Life Threatening

Acute gastric volvulus on diaphragmatic hernia is a rare and life-threatening condition, which is seen mostly in fifth decade of life. Presented with vague symptoms of abdominal pain mostly epigastric in nature, retching, may or may not be associated with vomiting, hematemesis, sometime difficult to pass nasogastric tube (Borchardt triad’s). Hereby we report a case of 48 year old male with known case of kyphoscoliosis who came with hematemesis and vomiting only; on investigation chest with abdomen X ray, USG, upper GI scopy and CT chest with abdomen, suggestive of gastric volvulus with diaphragmatic hernia and kyphoscoliosis. Patient was operated; as in acute gastric volvulus delay may result in complication like perforation and gangrene which can lead to increase morbidity and mortality in this patient; derotation of stomach done and diaphragmatic defect repaired with meshplasty, gastropexy with gastrostomy done. Postoperative course was uneventful.

Presentation of Gall Stone Ileus as Gut Obstruction

JMS SKIMS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-119
Author(s):  
Munir Ahmad Wani ◽  
Mubarak Ahmad Shan ◽  
Syed Muzamil Andrabi ◽  
Ajaz Ahmad Malik
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Ct Scan ◽  
Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Emergency Surgery ◽  
Gallstone Ileus ◽  
Gall Stone ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Life Threatening Complication ◽  
Gall Stone Ileus

Gallstone ileus is an uncommon and often life-threatening complication of cholelithiasis. In this case report, we discuss a difficult diagnostic case of gallstone ileus presenting as small gut obstruction with ischemia. A 56-year-old female presented with abdominal pain and vomiting. A CT scan was performed and showed an evolving bowel obstruction with features of gut ischemia with pneumobilia although no frank hyper density suggestive of a gallstone was noted. The patient underwent emergency surgery and a 60 mm obstructing calculus was removed from the patient's jejunum, with a formal tube cholecystostomy. JMS 2018: 21 (2):117-119

scholarly journals Report of a Rare Case of Trauma-Induced Thyroid Storm

2002 ◽  
Vol 81 (8) ◽  
pp. 570-574 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neil M. Vora ◽  
Fred Fedok ◽  
Brendan C. Stack
Keyword(s):  
Nervous System ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Hepatic Dysfunction ◽  
Motor Vehicle ◽  
Motor Vehicle Accident ◽  
Definitive Treatment ◽  
Thyroid Storm ◽  
Vehicle Accident ◽  
Hyperthyroid State ◽  
Life Threatening

Thyroid storm is a potentially life-threatening endocrinologic emergency characterized by an exacerbation of a hyperthyroid state. Several inciting factors can instigate the conversion of thyrotoxicosis to thyroid storm; trauma is one such trigger, but it is rare. Patients with thyroid storm can manifest fever, nervous system disorders, gastrointestinal or hepatic dysfunction (e.g., nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and/or jaundice), and arrhythmia and other cardiovascular abnormalities. Treatment of thyroid storm is multimodal and is best managed by the endocrinologist and medical intensivist. Initial medical and supportive therapies are directed at stabilizing the patient, correcting the hyperthyroid state, managing the systemic decompensation, and treating the underlying cause. Once this has been achieved, definitive treatment in the form of radioactive ablation or surgery should be undertaken. We describe a case of thyroid storm in a young man that was precipitated by a motor vehicle accident.

scholarly journals Diagnosing gastric volvulus in chest X-ray: report of three cases

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Narendra Pandit ◽  
Abhijeet Kumar ◽  
Tek Narayan Yadav ◽  
Qamar Alam Irfan ◽  
Sujan Gautam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Acute Abdomen ◽  
Gastric Volvulus ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Pain Abdomen ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Chest X Ray ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion ◽  
Specific Symptoms ◽  
Prompt Diagnosis

Abstract Gastric volvulus is a rare abnormal rotation of the stomach along its axis. It is a surgical emergency, hence requires prompt diagnosis and treatment to prevent life-threatening gangrenous changes. Hence, a high index of suspicion is required in any patients presenting with an acute abdomen in emergency. The entity can present acutely with pain abdomen and vomiting, or as chronic with non-specific symptoms. Chest X-ray findings to diagnose it may be overlooked in patients with acute abdomen. Here, we report three patients with gastric volvulus, where the diagnosis was based on the chest X-ray findings, confirmed with computed tomography, and managed successfully with surgery.

Postpartum ovarian vein thrombosis

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly Ribeiro ◽  
Samir Mahboobani ◽  
Katherine Van Ree ◽  
Katy Clifford ◽  
TG Teoh
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Complete Resolution ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Ovarian Vein ◽  
Transabdominal Ultrasound ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Vein Thrombosis ◽  
Prompt Treatment ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Ovarian Vein Thrombosis

Abstract Objectives Postpartum ovarian vein thrombosis (POVT) is a rare pathology that can lead to severe complications such as sepsis, extension of the thrombus leading to organ failure, and pulmonary embolism. It therefore requires early recognition and prompt treatment. Case presentation A patient with right POVT presented four days after delivery with acute right-sided abdominal pain and fever. Appendicitis was initially considered, before an abdominal-pelvic computed tomography raised the suspicion of POVT, subsequently confirmed through transabdominal ultrasound. Antibiotics and anticoagulation were initiated, with rapid clinical improvement and complete resolution of the thrombus three months later. Conclusions Diagnosing POVT is challenging as it clinically mimics other more frequent conditions. It is rare but life-threatening and should be considered in all females presenting with abdominal pain and fever in the postpartum period.

scholarly journals Atraumatic Splenic Rupture in a SARS-CoV-2 Patient: Case Report and Review of Literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Marcello Agus ◽  
Maria Elena Ferrara ◽  
Paola Bianco ◽  
Cristina Manieli ◽  
Paolo Mura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Splenic Rupture ◽  
Delayed Diagnosis ◽  
Caucasian Woman ◽  
Threatening Condition ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Atraumatic Splenic Rupture ◽  
Rupture Of The Spleen ◽  
Delay Of Diagnosis ◽  
Possible Cause

Splenic rupture in the absence of trauma or previously diagnosed disease is rare. Due to the delay of diagnosis and treatment, this is a potentially life-threatening condition. We report a case of atraumatic splenic rupture in a SARS-CoV-2 patient. This report is of particular interest as it first identifies SARS-CoV-2 infection as a possible cause of spontaneous rupture of the spleen. A 46-year-old Caucasian woman presented at the emergency department pale and sweaty, complaining of syncopal episodes, tachycardia, hypotension, diarrhea, intense abdominal pain, diffuse arthromyalgia, and fever from the day before. RT-PCR was positive for SARS-CoV-2 infection. CT scan demonstrated extensive hemoperitoneum due to rupture of the splenic capsule. The patient required an emergency open splenectomy because of an unresponsive hemorrhagic shock. At the end of the surgery, the patient was relocated to a COVID-19 dedicated facility. COVID-19 is a new disease of which all manifestations are not yet known. Inpatients affected by SARS-CoV-2 infection with abdominal pain and spontaneous splenic rupture should be considered to avoid a delayed diagnosis.

scholarly journals Ovarian Torsion Presentation, Treatment and Iatrogenic Surgical Management

2021 ◽  
pp. 70-76
Author(s):  
Sheema Sabahath ◽  
Hussain Salah AL Sinan ◽  
Asalah Tariq Alsaigh ◽  
Rawan AlSalamah AlFadhli ◽  
Tahani Salman Al Mansour ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Flow ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Ovarian Torsion ◽  
Adult Females ◽  
Uterine Ligaments ◽  
Life Threatening

Ovarian torsion is among the gynecological life-threatening conditions that may require urgent surgical intervention among the appearance of clinical manifestations. The most common clinical manifestations include severe abdominal pain, nausea extending to vomiting. The ovarian torsion is not limited to children only. However, it can also occur in adult females, either pregnant or non-pregnant. The etiology of the disease tends to be related to the weakness of the uterine ligaments or malpositioning of it due to known and unknown causes. Despite that, the surgical intervention is needed to release the torsion. Sometimes, it can lead to adverse events or side effects such as decreased blood flow to the surrounding structures. Which by role may lead to unpleasant complications and clinical manifestations of hemorrhage and shock. In this article, we reviewed the topic of ovarian torsion from different aspects, including the definition, causes, clinical evaluation, and clinical management and its common complications.

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