Gastrojejunostomy: a simple method of treatment of gastric volvulus

Farkas, A.G.; Celestin, L.R.

Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 68(2): 107-109

1986


ISSN/ISBN: 0035-8843
PMID: 3954307
Document Number: 269612
Ten patients treated for gastric volvulus over eleven years are reviewed. Nine were treated successfully by gastrojejunostomy. The advantages of this simple procedure are discussed. Changes occurring in the position of the pylorus may predispose to this condition.

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