Although the intestines may seem like a jumbled group of tubing in the abdomen, they must actually lie in certain positions to avoid becoming kinked. A volvulus occurs when part of the small intestine becomes twisted around itself, potentially cutting off blood supply. This condition requires immediate surgery to untwist the bowel, and those who develop a volvulus will need a special diet both before and after treatment.
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