Volvulus echocardiography and ultrasound
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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.
- 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.