[Malrotation and Midgut Volvulus in Children: Diagnostic Approach, Imaging Findings, and Pitfalls].

ABSTRACT: Malrotation and midgut volvulus are surgical emergencies that commonly occur within the first month of life. The classic symptom is acute bilious vomiting, while nonspecific symptoms such as recurrent abdominal pain may be present in older children. Malrotation can be associated with duodenal obstruction caused by an abnormal peritoneal fibrous band or congenital anomalies, such as an annular pancreas or a preduodenal portal vein. Volvulus can lead to bowel ischemia and a life-threatening condition, thus prompt and accurate diagnosis is crucial. Diagnosis can be made through upper gastrointestinal series, ultrasonography, and CT, with ultrasonography being preferred as a screening tool due to its rapid and accurate diagnosis, without radiation exposure, in children. This pictorial essay di

SUBMITTER: Kim J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10864163 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature