--- title: GI Tract Volvulus description: Volvulus may affect the stomach, small bowel and colon, with differing presentations and patient populations. However, each of these conditions has risk for complications, particularly ischemia. Recognizing these entities and being aware of their mimics and impact on management are the focus of this lecture. image: https://cme.vrad.com/hubfs/CME_Header_1200x628%20(24)-1.png --- 1 min read # GI Tract Volvulus [![Picture of Vincent Mellnick, MD](https://cme.vrad.com/hubfs/Mellnick.png) Vincent Mellnick, MD ](https://cme.vrad.com/author/vincent-mellnick-md) : May 12, 2026 [Body](https://cme.vrad.com/tag/body) [ Back to CME Library](https://cme.vrad.com) ![GI Tract Volvulus](https://cme.vrad.com/hubfs/CME_Header_1200x628%20(24)-1.png) 0.5 *AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™* Cost: Free Expires: 12/31/2027 ### [![Take the Course](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3454598/3fa09a95-94a5-4e9f-b99f-c72f9e8671e5.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3454598/3fa09a95-94a5-4e9f-b99f-c72f9e8671e5) ### Course Overview Presented by Vincent Mellnick, MD  at Practical Radiology 2025. Volvulus may affect the stomach, small bowel and colon, with differing presentations and patient populations. However, each of these conditions has risk for complications, particularly ischemia. Recognizing these entities and being aware of their mimics and impact on management are the focus of this lecture. ### Learning Objectives 1. Diagnosing GI tract volvulus 2. Identifying cases complicated by ischemia/perforation 3. Guiding further workup and management   For New Users If you haven't accessed the vRad Radiology Education platform before, you will be prompted to complete a one-time registration process which allows you to access this course, and all other free CME courses vRad offers. ### Audience and Claiming Credit This course has been designed for radiologists. 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