title: A normal sonogram does not exclude malrotation.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Starship Children's Hospital, Park Road, Grafton, Auckland, New Zealand. ritat@ahsl.co.nz
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Ashley
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Allen
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Teele
mesh_terms: 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