Mesentero-axial gastric volvulus with gastric outlet obstruction.

Abstract

This case report describes a woman in her late 50s with mesenteric volvulus, an uncommon and potentially fatal condition. She developed excessive abdominal distension, nausea and vomiting for a duration of 2 days. The preliminary ultrasound indicated a large, thick-walled, tight fluid region in her upper abdomen, indicating a probable gastric outlet obstruction. A subsequent contrast-enhanced CT scan of the abdomen confirmed the diagnosis, showing significant distension of the stomach with a thick septum displacing adjacent organs. The mesenteric volvulus was surgically treated as an emergency to restore blood flow to the afflicted mesentery. This condition poses a serious concern due to decreased blood flow and ischaemia, and this example emphasises the necessity of a CT scan for early and precise diagnosis and offers a comprehensive insight into the nature of the volvulus, resulting in prompt surgical treatment and improved patient outcome.