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volvulus

/ˈvɒl.vjʊ.ləs/

Traducción: Condición médica caracterizada por una torsión anormal del intestino, generalmente en el íleon o el colon sigmoide, que puede causar obstrucción intestinal.

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C2formalcommonmedical/ˈvɒl.vjʊ.ləs/

A medical condition involving an abnormal twisting of the intestines, typically in the ileum or sigmoid colon, which can lead to intestinal obstruction.

  • 🇪🇸Condición médica caracterizada por una torsión anormal del intestino, generalmente en el íleon o el colon sigmoide, que puede causar obstrucción intestinal.
  1. Intestinal twisting C2 formal medical

    An abnormal twisting of a segment of the intestine, most commonly the sigmoid colon or ileum, causing an obstruction and potentially cutting off blood supply.

    • The patient was diagnosed with a sigmoid volvulus and required emergency surgery.
    • Volvulus is a serious condition that can lead to bowel ischemia if not treated promptly.
    • Symptoms of a volvulus include severe abdominal pain, bloating, and vomiting.

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