Korean J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr.  1998 Sep;1(1):133-137.

Midgut Volvulus of Infant Simulating Intussusception Diagnosis with Color Doppler Ultrasonography

• Lee HK
• Kim JW
• Oh PS
• Lee YA
• Choi HJ
• Yun HS
• Yang I
• Lee KW
• Lee JJ

Abstract

Although midgut volvulus is clinically characterized by bilous vomiting and abdominal distention, plain abdominal X-ray is usually non-specific and therefore it can be misdiagnosed to other diseases. Upper gastrointestinal contrast study and computed tomography have been used as a routine diagnostic tool but it takes cost and time. Abdominal ultrasonography is a relatively good alternatives in diagnosing midgut volvulus and it relatively saves cost and time. But case presentation of midgut volvulus diagnosed with abdominal ultrasonography are rarely found in literature. We experienced a 6 month old girl who had come to our hospital with bilous vomiting and was diagnosed as midgut volvulus with ultrasonography. Thus we report this case with the presentation of typical ultrasonographic findings of midgut volvulus.

Keyword

Midgut volvulus; Diagnosis; Ultrasonography

MeSH Terms

Diagnosis*
Female
Humans
Infant*
Intestinal Volvulus*
Intussusception*
Ultrasonography
Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color*
Vomiting