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*[[Ultrasound]] may be helpful in the diagnosis of midgut volvulus as a complication of [[intestinal malrotation]] in children. | *[[Ultrasound]] may be helpful in the diagnosis of midgut volvulus as a complication of [[intestinal malrotation]] in children. | ||
**Findings on an ultrasound suggestive of volvulus include whirlpool sign that denotes twisting of the [[superior mesenteric vein]] and [[mesentery]] around the [[superior mesenteric artery]]. | **Findings on an ultrasound suggestive of volvulus include whirlpool sign that denotes twisting of the [[superior mesenteric vein]] and [[mesentery]] around the [[superior mesenteric artery]]. | ||
[[Image:whirlpool.gif|thumb|center|500px|Whirlpool sign is seen in the abdomen. Case courtesy of A.Prof Frank Gaillard, <a href="https://radiopaedia.org/">Radiopaedia.org</a>. From the case <a href="https://radiopaedia.org/cases/8490">rID: 8490</a>]] | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hadeel Maksoud M.D.[2]
Overview
There are no echocardiography findings associated with volvulus. Ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of midgut volvulus. Findings on an ultrasound suggestive of volvulus include whirlpool sign.
Echocardiography/Ultrasound
- There are no echocardiography findings associated with volvulus.[1]
- Ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of midgut volvulus as a complication of intestinal malrotation in children.
- Findings on an ultrasound suggestive of volvulus include whirlpool sign that denotes twisting of the superior mesenteric vein and mesentery around the superior mesenteric artery.