Figure 5From: Delayed diagnosis of intermittent mesenteroaxial volvulus of the stomach by computed tomography: a case report Diagrammatic representation of mesenteroaxial volvulus. The axis of rotation is the dotted line that bisects the greater and lesser curves of the stomach. The pyloro-antral region (P) rotates from right to left and anteriorly, with concomitant rotation of the fundus (F) distally, giving the stomach a 'right-side' up view (C, cardia; S, spleen).Back to article page