Diagnostic value of CT in adults with midgut malrotation
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1008-6706.2011.24.010
- VernacularTitle:CT对成人中肠旋转不良的诊断价值
- Author:
Zhiqing ZHAO
;
Dilin LUO
;
Yongliang TAN
;
Maohong YANG
;
Jianhua WANG
;
Huanlian LIANG
;
Bamei DENG
;
Keguo ZHENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Midgut;
Malrotation;
CT;
Diagnosis;
Adults
- From:
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy
2011;18(24):3334-3335
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
ObjectiveTo evaluate the diagnostic value of CT in adults with midgut malrotation.MethodsThe CT and clinical findings of 13 cases confirmed by surgery were analyzed retrospectively.ResultsCT found “whirl sign” in 9 cases,“transposition sign” in 5 cases,and the superior mesenteric vein located in right lower abdomen in 4 cases.At the same time,duodenum and upper jejunum located in right upper abdomen.Conclusion“Whirl sign” and “transposition sign” were the typical CT findings of midgut malrotation in adults.Ectopic superior mesenteric vein highly indicated slight midgut malrotation in adults.
