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Intestinal volvulus

MONDO:0004570

Twisting of a loop of bowel that results in intestinal obstruction.

Also known as: volvulus

9 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.

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Broader categories

Disease (618) Digestive system disorder (141) Intestinal disorder (55) Intestinal obstruction (35) Human disease (14) Disease by body system or component (0)

Trials to join now! 2 Not yet recruiting 2 Not yet finished but already full! 1 Completed 3 Terminated 1

Ultrasound vs. MRI: spotting fetal gut twist risk before birth

Diagnosis Terminated

This study looked at whether a third-trimester ultrasound can accurately find bowel rotation issues in fetuses that raise the risk of a life-threatening twist (volvulus). Researchers compared ultrasound results with fetal MRI, the current best method. The study included 77 pregna…

Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Diagnosis

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC