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Volvulus ultrasound

Introduction

Overview

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

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

References

  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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