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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Barium enema may be helpful in the diagnosis of sigmoid volvulus. In some instances, barium enema may be able to reduce sigmoid volvulus. Findings on barium enema suggestive of sigmoid volvulus include a twisted tapering known as a bird beak configuration. Barium study is contraindicated in the presence of necrotic bowel or pneumoperitoneum. | [[Lower gastrointestinal series|Barium enema]] may be helpful in the diagnosis of sigmoid volvulus. In some instances, [[Lower gastrointestinal series|barium enema]] may be able to reduce sigmoid volvulus. Findings on [[Lower gastrointestinal series|barium enema]] suggestive of [[Sigmoid colon|sigmoid]] volvulus include a twisted tapering known as a bird beak configuration. [[Barium enema|Barium study]] is contraindicated in the presence of necrotic bowel or [[pneumoperitoneum]]. | ||
==Other Imaging Findings== | ==Other Imaging Findings== | ||
*Barium enema may be helpful in the diagnosis of sigmoid volvulus in conjunction with plain radiography.<ref name="pmid7454428">{{cite journal |vauthors=Siegel MJ, Shackelford GD, McAlister WH |title=Small bowel volvulus in children: its appearance on the barium enema examination |journal=Pediatr Radiol |volume=10 |issue=2 |pages=91–3 |year=1980 |pmid=7454428 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | *[[Lower gastrointestinal series|Barium enema]] may be helpful in the diagnosis of sigmoid volvulus in conjunction with [[X-rays|plain radiography]].<ref name="pmid7454428">{{cite journal |vauthors=Siegel MJ, Shackelford GD, McAlister WH |title=Small bowel volvulus in children: its appearance on the barium enema examination |journal=Pediatr Radiol |volume=10 |issue=2 |pages=91–3 |year=1980 |pmid=7454428 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
*Findings on barium enema suggestive of sigmoid volvulus include a bird's beak appearance representing the dilated area of bowel proximal to the obstruction. | *Findings on [[Lower gastrointestinal series|barium enema]] suggestive of sigmoid volvulus include a bird's beak appearance representing the dilated area of bowel proximal to the obstruction. | ||
*There is a high risk for perforation and peritonitis, so the enema is performed under fluoroscopic guidance. | *There is a high risk for perforation and [[peritonitis]], so the enema is performed under fluoroscopic guidance. | ||
*Barium study is contraindicated in the presence of necrotic bowel or pneumoperitoneum. | *[[Lower gastrointestinal series|Barium study]] is contraindicated in the presence of necrotic bowel or [[pneumoperitoneum]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
Barium enema may be helpful in the diagnosis of sigmoid volvulus. In some instances, barium enema may be able to reduce sigmoid volvulus. Findings on barium enema suggestive of sigmoid volvulus include a twisted tapering known as a bird beak configuration. Barium study is contraindicated in the presence of necrotic bowel or pneumoperitoneum.
Other Imaging Findings
- Barium enema may be helpful in the diagnosis of sigmoid volvulus in conjunction with plain radiography.[1]
- Findings on barium enema suggestive of sigmoid volvulus include a bird's beak appearance representing the dilated area of bowel proximal to the obstruction.
- There is a high risk for perforation and peritonitis, so the enema is performed under fluoroscopic guidance.
- Barium study is contraindicated in the presence of necrotic bowel or pneumoperitoneum.