A volvulus is an abnormal twisting of part of the large or small intestine. It can stem from problems with the structure of the colon, constipation, and other health issues. It is a medical emergency ...

The axial twisting that occurs involving the cecum, terminal ileum, and ascending colon is called as cecal volvulus. Rarely, it may take the form of upward and anterior folding of the ascending colon ...

a). Midgut normal rotation. Note the foregut is coloured green, midgut as yellow and hind gut is having red color. b). Midgut malrotation with all of the small bowel on the right side, ileocecal ...

A volvulus is a rare health condition that causes abnormal twisting of the gastrointestinal tract, mainly involving different parts such as the stomach, large intestine or small intestine. A loop of ...

Intestinal bile acid absorption in the rat primarily takes place in the terminal ileum. At least two specific proteins appear to mediate this process; one of these is ASBT, which facilitates uptake of ...