A movement in which the plantar surface of the foot rotates away from the mid-line of the body. Another way to describe this movement is to say that the plantar surface (sole) of the foot turns laterally, i.e. turns outwards. Eversion of the soles of the feet so that they turn outwards to face away from each other.
A small-bowel obstruction (SBO) is caused by a variety of pathologic processes. The leading cause of SBO in industrialized countries is postoperative adhesions (60%), followed by malignancy, Crohn disease, and hernias.
Backgound. 1  Twisting of loop of bowel causing bowel obstruction and (if severe) ischemia, gangrene, perforation. 2  Generally affects adults aged 60-70. 3  Can cause severe thirdspacing, electrolyte abnormality, and abdominal distention.  Common sites include cecum and sigmoid Cecal volvulus - mobile segment of cecum causing volvulus and cecal folding.