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Is gastropexy required for all cases of gastric volvulus in children?
Int Surg. 2005 Jul-Aug; 90(3):151-4.IS

Abstract

Gastric volvulus (GV) is rare in the pediatric age group. The presentation is varied, and surgery in the form of gastropexy is recommended. We examine the place of gastric fixation in the management of these patients. The authors retrospectively reviewed five cases of gastric volvulus treated at their institute and noted presenting symptoms and signs, studies performed, associated anomalies, surgery done, and outcome. All patients had associated diaphragmatic abnormalities. Two patients had acute volvulus; three had a chronic presentation. Chest X-ray and barium meal were diagnostic. All patients underwent surgical correction of the diaphragmatic anomaly with detorsion of the stomach. Gastropexy was done in only one patient. All patients recovered without any complications and have been well. GV must be suspected in the appropriate clinical setting; chest X-rays and barium meals are the best studies in suspected cases. Gastropexy or gastrostomy is not necessary for a successful outcome in secondary volvulus.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Chattopadhyay A
Department of Pediatric Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka, India. achattopadhyay@yahoo.com
Vepakomma D
No affiliation info available
Prakash B
No affiliation info available
Kumar V
No affiliation info available

MeSH

Child, PreschoolFemaleHernia, DiaphragmaticHernias, Diaphragmatic, CongenitalHumansInfantMaleRetrospective StudiesStomach Volvulus

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

16466004

Citation

Chattopadhyay, Anindya, et al. "Is Gastropexy Required for All Cases of Gastric Volvulus in Children?" International Surgery, vol. 90, no. 3, 2005, pp. 151-4.
Chattopadhyay A, Vepakomma D, Prakash B, et al. Is gastropexy required for all cases of gastric volvulus in children? Int Surg. 2005;90(3):151-4.
Chattopadhyay, A., Vepakomma, D., Prakash, B., & Kumar, V. (2005). Is gastropexy required for all cases of gastric volvulus in children? International Surgery, 90(3), 151-4.
Chattopadhyay A, et al. Is Gastropexy Required for All Cases of Gastric Volvulus in Children. Int Surg. 2005 Jul-Aug;90(3):151-4. PubMed PMID: 16466004.
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TY - JOUR T1 - Is gastropexy required for all cases of gastric volvulus in children? AU - Chattopadhyay,Anindya, AU - Vepakomma,Deepti, AU - Prakash,Bhanu, AU - Kumar,Vijay, PY - 2006/2/10/pubmed PY - 2006/5/17/medline PY - 2006/2/10/entrez SP - 151 EP - 4 JF - International surgery JO - Int Surg VL - 90 IS - 3 N2 - Gastric volvulus (GV) is rare in the pediatric age group. The presentation is varied, and surgery in the form of gastropexy is recommended. We examine the place of gastric fixation in the management of these patients. The authors retrospectively reviewed five cases of gastric volvulus treated at their institute and noted presenting symptoms and signs, studies performed, associated anomalies, surgery done, and outcome. All patients had associated diaphragmatic abnormalities. Two patients had acute volvulus; three had a chronic presentation. Chest X-ray and barium meal were diagnostic. All patients underwent surgical correction of the diaphragmatic anomaly with detorsion of the stomach. Gastropexy was done in only one patient. All patients recovered without any complications and have been well. GV must be suspected in the appropriate clinical setting; chest X-rays and barium meals are the best studies in suspected cases. Gastropexy or gastrostomy is not necessary for a successful outcome in secondary volvulus. SN - 0020-8868 UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/16466004/Is_gastropexy_required_for_all_cases_of_gastric_volvulus_in_children DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -