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Volvulus screening
Introduction
Overview
Overview
There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for volvulus. However, there are screening programs in place that utilize an ultrasound to seek out intestinal malrotation, which may be a cause of fatal midgut volvulus.
Screening
Screening
There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for volvulus. However, there are screening programs in place for intestinal malrotation which may be a cause of fatal migdut volvulus.[1]
- Ultrasound is an effective screening tool in ruling out those children who may be at risk of intestinal malrotation – associated volvulus.
References
References
- ↑ Orzech N, Navarro OM, Langer JC (2006). “Is ultrasonography a good screening test for intestinal malrotation?”. J. Pediatr. Surg. 41 (5): 1005–9. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2005.12.070. PMID 16677901.
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