Multidetector computed tomography diagnosis of splenic flexure volvulus: usefulness of multiplanar reformats.
- Author:
Sharon Zhiling KOH
1
;
Albert Su Chong LOW
;
Hak-Mien QUAH
Author Information
1. Department of Colorectal Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore.
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Adult;
Colon, Transverse;
diagnostic imaging;
surgery;
Colonoscopy;
Digestive System Surgical Procedures;
Female;
Humans;
Intestinal Volvulus;
diagnosis;
diagnostic imaging;
surgery;
Multidetector Computed Tomography;
Radiography, Abdominal;
Treatment Outcome
- From:Singapore medical journal
2013;54(4):e79-82
- CountrySingapore
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Splenic flexure volvulus is the least common form of colonic volvulus. Preoperative radiological diagnosis is usually made presumptively, based on plain radiographs and/or barium contrast enema study in patients presenting with acute large bowel obstruction. We report a case in which multidetector computer tomography (CT) findings were diagnostic of this condition, thus highlighting the usefulness of multiplanar reformatting.
