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Acute Giant Gastric Volvulus Causing Cardiac Tamponade

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Abstract

Introduction

Acute gastric volvulus is an uncommon condition which is rarely associated with cardiac impairment.

Discussion

We report a patient with an acute giant gastric volvulus causing cardiac tamponade. Prompt decompression was unsuccessful and the patient died prior to definitive treatment.

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  1. Department of General Surgery, Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA, UK

    James Matthew Lloyd Williamson, Richard S. J. Dalton & David Mahon

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Williamson, J.M.L., Dalton, R.S.J. & Mahon, D. Acute Giant Gastric Volvulus Causing Cardiac Tamponade. J Gastrointest Surg 14, 1199–1200 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-009-1136-8

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