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Is it possible for humans to have gastric volvulus rotation?
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Yes: Not common but it can happen. Surgical correction is effective.
Answered 2/8/2016
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Yes: It is rare. More common in horses, but it can occurr in humans. Best treated by surgery.
Answered 12/13/2012
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