The mechanical bowel obstruction caused when the bowel twists on itself is known as _________
Fill in the blanks with correct word
volvulus
Volvulus, the bowel twisting on itself, causes a mechanical bowel obstruction that must be re-duced immediately to prevent necrosis to the bowel from ischemia.
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