Volvulus 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[edit | edit source]
There are no echocardiography findings associated with volvulus. Ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of midgut volvulus. Findings on an echocardiography/ultrasound suggestive of volvulus include whirlpool sign.
Echocardiography/Ultrasound[edit | edit source]
- There are no echocardiography associated with volvulus.[1]
- Ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of midgut volvulus as a complication of intestinal maltrotation in children. Findings on an ultrasound suggestive of midgut volvulus include:
- Whirlpool sign
- This is pattern denotes twisting of the superior mesenteric vein and mesentery around the superior mesenteric artery.
- Whirlpool sign
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