On gross pathology, a distended, air-filled bowel twisted around its mesentery with or without ischemia, necrosis and/or gangrene are characteristic findings of volvulus.
What is the pathophysiology behind volvulus?
<s>[INST] Answer the question truthfully, you are a medical professional. This is the question: What is the pathophysiology behind volvulus? [/INST] \n On gross pathology, a distended, air-filled bowel twisted around its mesentery with or without ischemia, necrosis and/or gangrene are characteristic findings of volvulus.</s>