Laparoscopic anterior gastropexy for chronic recurrent gastric volvulus: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Gastric volvulus is an uncommon clinical entity, first described by Berti in 1866. It is a rotation of all or part of the stomach through more than 180°. This rotation can occur on the longitudinal (organo-axial) or transverse (mes...

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Main Authors: Morelli Umberto, Bravetti Maurizio, Ronca Paolo, Cirocchi Roberto, De Sol Angelo, Spizzirri Alessandro, Giustozzi Giammario, Sciannameo Francesco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-07-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/2/1/244