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Volvulus

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an abnormal twisting of the intestines, usually in the area of the ileum or sigmoid colon, resulting in intestinal obstruction

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Volvuluses
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Volvulus's
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Volvuluses'

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an abnormal twisting of the intestines, usually in the area of the ileum or sigmoid colon, resulting in intestinal obstruction

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