Radiologic findings of gastric volvolus

Gastric volvulus, organoaxial or mesenteroaxial rotation, is an uncommon cause of upper gastrointestinal obstruction in childhood. It may be suspected on plain radiographic examination of the abdomen and confirmed byupper gastrointestinal series. Six affected children are described. Symptoms were mainly acute vomiting and abdominal distension. All patients had defect in perigastric ligaments.