A Case of Intermittent Organo-Axial Gastric Volvulus

Gastric volvulus is defined as twisting of the stomach along its long or short axis, a rare clinical entity that can lead to gastric outlet obstruction. Symptoms are typically acute and include retching, abdominal pain, and vomiting. Chronic intermittent manifestations of this entity present a diagnostic challenge as conclusive imaging findings are only apparent during symptomatic periods. Given the disorder’s intermittent nature, a volvulus may resolve before imaging studies can be conducted. We present a rare case of an intermittent organo-axial gastric volvulus that responded to conservative measures.