Volvulus ultrasound

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hadeel Maksoud M.D.[2]

Overview

There are no echocardiography findings associated with volvulus. Ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of midgut volvulus. Findings on an echocardiography/ultrasound suggestive of volvulus include whirlpool sign.

Echocardiography/Ultrasound

There are no echocardiography associated with volvulus.^[1]
Ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of midgut volvulus as a complication of intestinal maltrotation in children. Findings on an ultrasound suggestive of midgut volvulus include:
- Whirlpool sign
  - This is pattern denotes twisting of the superior mesenteric vein and mesentery around the superior mesenteric artery.

References

↑ Pracros JP, Sann L, Genin G, Tran-Minh VA, Morin de Finfe CH, Foray P, Louis D (1992). “Ultrasound diagnosis of midgut volvulus: the “whirlpool” sign”. Pediatr Radiol. 22 (1): 18–20. PMID 1594304.

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[pmid1594304-1] Pracros JP, Sann L, Genin G, Tran-Minh VA, Morin de Finfe CH, Foray P, Louis D (1992). “Ultrasound diagnosis of midgut volvulus: the “whirlpool” sign”. Pediatr Radiol. 22 (1): 18–20. PMID 1594304.

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