Malrotation with midgut volvulus: CT findings of bowel infarction.
Midgut volvulus, the most common serious complication of malrotation, can be diagnosed using conventional contrast fluoroscopy, US or CT. CT is a quick and comprehensive examination in the evaluation of complex acute abdominal pathology in children. Contrast-enhanced CT can readily help the radiologist recognize perfusion abnormalities of the bowel, which is vital for reducing morbidity and mortality in affected children. Our case emphasizes and demonstrates additional CT features of bowel infarction in a child with a proven malrotation with midgut volvulus.
Aidlen
Jeremy
J
Department of Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worchester, MA, USA.
Anupindi
Sudha A
SA
Jaramillo
Diego
D
Doody
Daniel P
DP
D000006:Abdomen, Acute / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003287:Contrast Media; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D045822:Intestinal Volvulus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007422:Intestines / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007511:Ischemia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D017538:Mesenteric Artery, Superior / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods
D003287:Contrast Media