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  • Title: [Value of spiral CT in diagnosing infantile intestinal malrotation].
    Author: Chen WX, Ji JS, Zhang H, Zhu JD, Qian LJ.
    Journal: Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi; 2010 Apr 20; 90(15):1054-6. PubMed ID: 20646527.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To discuss the value of spiral CT in diagnosing infantile intestinal malrotation. METHODS: The spiral CT findings and clinical data of 23 cases of operatively-confirmed infantile intestinal malrotation were retrospectively analyzed. RESULTS: Twenty-three cases of infantile intestinal malrotation were all diagnosed by SCT and confirmed by surgery. The main findings were as follows: whirlpool or concentric circle sign in mesenteric root with midgut volvulus (n = 16); duodenum assumed as "Z" or olecranon spur sign (n = 18); inverted transposition or vertical arrangement of superior mesenteric artery and vein (n = 13); abnormal sign of ileocecal junction and colon in right lower quadrant (n = 23). CONCLUSION: Spiral CT scanning has an important value in the early diagnosis of infantile intestinal malrotation.
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