Computed tomographic diagnosis of volvulus in intestinal malrotation.
The computed tomographic appearance of volvulus in intestinal malrotation in an adult is presented. The small-bowel loops encircling the superior mesenteric artery create a whirl-like pattern that may be distinctive for this diagnosis.
D000328:Adult; D003106:Colon / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D007422:Intestines / Q000196:embryology; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed