title: Multidetector computed tomography diagnosis of splenic flexure volvulus: usefulness of multiplanar reformats.
abstract: Splenic flexure volvulus is the least common form of colonic volvulus. Preoperative radiological diagnosis is usually made presumptively, based on plain radiographs and/or barium contrast enema study in patients presenting with acute large bowel obstruction. We report a case in which multidetector computer tomography (CT) findings were diagnostic of this condition, thus highlighting the usefulness of multiplanar reformatting.
authors.affiliation: Department of Colorectal Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore.
authors.forename: Sharon Zhiling
authors.initials: SZ
authors.lastname: Koh
authors.forename: Albert Su Chong
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Low
authors.forename: Hak-Mien
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Quah
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D044684:Colon, Transverse / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D003113:Colonoscopy; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D045822:Intestinal Volvulus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D061330:Multidetector Computed Tomography; D011860:Radiography, Abdominal; D016896:Treatment Outcome