ReviewPediatric radiology2022
Ultrasound for malrotation and volvulus - point.
Review in Pediatric radiology, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 16 citations in OpenAlex.
- Sonographic features of axial torsion of Meckel's diverticulum in 12 pediatric patients: a retrospective analysis and literature review.BMC pediatrics · 2025Pooled it
- Infant malrotation with midgut volvulus: A retrospective review of clinical presentation and delays in care at a Canadian tertiary paediatric centre.Paediatrics & child health · 2025Article
- Diagnostic value of high-resolution ultrasound combined with multi-slice computer tomography (MSCT) for pediatric intra-abdominal hernias: a retrospective study.BMC surgery · 2024Article
- Identification and treatment of intestinal malrotation with midgut volvulus in childhood: a multicenter retrospective study.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2024Article
- Commentary: Sonography as a first-line modality in the diagnosis of malrotation WITH volvulus.Pediatric radiology · 2023Article
- Re: 'Ultrasound for malrotation and volvulus - point' and 'Sonographic diagnosis of malrotation: it's complicated - counterpoint'.Pediatric radiology · 2022Article
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Abstract
Upper gastrointestinal series is considered the gold standard imaging test to evaluate for malrotation and midgut volvulus. US has been explored for this purpose in recent years and has been shown to be a good alternative because of its relatively good accuracy, fast learning curve for sonographers and radiologists, as well as convenience for children, clinical staff and radiologists in the neonatal intensive care unit. In this article we describe our experience and review the evidence supporting the use of emergency US primarily to diagnose midgut volvulus as well as its use as a problem-solving tool for the diagnosis of malrotation. The examination technique, normal and abnormal findings are described, with emphasis on the whirlpool and superior mesenteric artery cutoff signs to diagnose midgut volvulus.
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