Colonic volvulus: Twisting of the colon. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Colonic volvulus is available below.
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A twisting in the intestine (INTESTINES) that can cause INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION. - (Source - Diseases Database)
Abnormal twisting of the intestines (usually in the are of the ileum or sigmoid colon) resulting in intestinal obstruction - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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