Midgut volvulus in an adult |
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Authors: | Puvaneswary M Rajaratnam S |
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Institution: | Department of Medical Imaging, John hunter Hospital, New South Wales, Australia. mpuvaneswary@hunter.health.nsw.gov.au |
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Abstract: | We report a case of duodenal malrotation that presented in adulthood as midgut volvulus. On colour Doppler ultrasound, findings of a clockwise rotation of the superior mesenteric vein around the superior mesenteric artery (whirlpool sign) and a distinctive 'whirl'-like pattern resulting from an encircling of loops of the bowel around the SMA on CT is diagnostic of midgut volvulus. |
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