Definition of Volvulus. Meaning of Volvulus. Synonyms of Volvulus

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Definition of Volvulus

Volvulus
Volvulus Vol"vu*lus, n. [NL., fr. L. volvere to turn about, to roll.] (Med.) (a) The spasmodic contraction of the intestines which causes colic. (b) Any twisting or displacement of the intestines causing obstruction; ileus. See Ileus.

Meaning of Volvulus from wikipedia

- cecal volvulus sigmoid colon volvulus (sigmoid volvulus) volvulus of the transverse colon volvulus of the splenic flexure, the rarest gastric volvulus ileosigmoid...
- it takes a blood meal, thus completing the lifecycle of O. volvulus. Onchocerca volvulus causes onchocerciasis, which causes severe itching. Long-term...
- whether dilatation or volvulus occurs first. The stomach twists around the longitudinal axis of the digestive tract, also known as volvulus. The most common...
- Gastric volvulus or volvulus of stomach is a twisting of all or part of the stomach by more than 180 degrees with obstruction of the flow of material through...
- Sigmoid colon volvulus, also known as sigmoid volvulus, is volvulus affecting the sigmoid colon. It is a common cause of bowel obstruction and constipation...
- swallowing and chest pains. Complications may include iron deficiency anemia, volvulus, or bowel obstruction. The most common risk factors are obesity and older...
- parasitic infection caused by the roundworm species Onchocerca volvulus. The larvae of O. volvulus enter a human host when an infected female adult fly from...
- Acute midgut volvulus Chronic midgut volvulus Acute duodenal obstruction Chronic duodenal obstruction Short bowel syndrome, in cases of volvulus with intestinal...
- Mansonella streptocerca, and Onchocerca volvulus. These worms occupy the layer just under the skin. O. volvulus causes river blindness. Serous cavity filariasis...
- ulcerative colitis, microscopic colitis Obstruction: hernia, intussusception, volvulus, post-surgical adhesions, tumors, severe constipation, hemorrhoids Vascular:...