A normal sonogram does not exclude malrotation.
We present case reports of three recent patients to reinforce the argument that upper gastrointestinal series is the method of choice with which to document malrotation. It has been 9 years since there was a major discussion of this subject in the literature. Ultrasonography cannot confidently exclude malrotation. Radiographic study with contrast continues to be the best diagnostic tool.
Ashley
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Department of Radiology, Starship Children's Hospital, Park Road, Grafton, Auckland, New Zealand. ritat@ahsl.co.nz
Allen
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Teele
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D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D017538:Mesenteric Artery, Superior / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008643:Mesentery / Q000098:blood supply; D010690:Phlebography; D014102:Torsion Abnormality / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography