What is another word for volvulus?
Pronunciation: [vˈɒlvjʊləs] (IPA) 
Volvulus refers to a medical condition in which a part of the intestine twists around itself, preventing the flow of food and blood. There are several synonyms for this condition depending on the location and severity of the twisted intestines. These include bowel obstruction, intestinal obstruction, gut obstruction, and intestinal volvulus. Other synonyms include the sigmoid volvulus, which specifically refers to the twisting of the sigmoid colon, and the small bowel volvulus, which affects the small intestine. Volvulus can result in severe pain, vomiting, constipation, and the need for emergency surgery, making rapid diagnosis and treatment a crucial aspect of its management.
