Volvulus
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HP_0002580
Abnormal twisting of a portion of intestine around itself or around a stalk of mesentery tissue. [ HPO:probinson ]
Term info
database cross reference
- SNOMEDCT_US:9707006
- SNOMEDCT_US:90738007
- MSH:D045822
- UMLS:C0042961
comment
Volvulus can lead to intestinal obstruction and ischemia.
definition
Abnormal twisting of a portion of intestine around itself or around a stalk of mesentery tissue.
id
HP:0002580