Computed tomography features of small bowel volvulus.
A case of small bowel volvulus in an adult is presented. The established CT signs of small bowel volvulus are discussed. These include an abnormal orientation of the superior mesenteric artery to the superior mesenteric vein; the whirl sign, the triangle sign and the beak sign.
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Medical Imaging Department, Nepean Hospital, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia.
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D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed