Whirlpool No More: A Case of Misdiagnosed Malrotation with Midgut Volvulus
Introduction: Adult intestinal malrotation with midgut volvulus is rare and most often diagnosed on abdominal imaging. Once the diagnosis is made, prompt surgical intervention is necessary. A finding suggestive of malrotation with midgut volvulus on abdominal imaging is the “whirlpool” sign where th...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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eScholarship Publishing, University of California
2021-11-01
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| Series: | Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine |
| Online Access: | https://escholarship.org/uc/item/2z8583tc |