The diagnosis of malrotation during air enema procedure.
This paper describes the correct diagnosis of cecal malposition, suggesting midgut malrotation, during air enema examination in seven patients. It is possible to diagnose cecal malposition by air enema, even in the presence of a reducible intussusception.
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Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X8, Canada.
Daneman
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Fields
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Keller
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Alton
D J
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Shandling
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D001466:Barium Sulfate; D002432:Cecum / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003287:Contrast Media; D004733:Enema; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007223:Infant; D007443:Intussusception / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D011029:Pneumoradiography
D003287:Contrast Media; D001466:Barium Sulfate