Miller Stephen,  Scrugham Jeffrey

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-108

Colonic volvulus is an uncommon but often catastrophic condition in children. Imaging studies including plain radiographs, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, and computed tomography are commonly employed to evaluate these patients. While most radiologists are familiar with malrotation and midgut volvulus, colonic volvulus is an underappreciated cause of an acute abdomen in children. Symptoms of colonic volvulus may be vague, and presentation is often delayed. While plain radiographs may be highly suggestive in some patients, they are often nonspecific. Fluoroscopy and CT are usually diagnostic and can direct appropriate operative management. The purpose of this exhibit is to present the imaging appearances of cecal and sigmoid volvulus in children, emphasizing the plain radiographic features suggestive of these entities and the diagnostic fluoroscopic and CT features that allow definitive diagnosis. Read More

Authors:  Miller Stephen , Scrugham Jeffrey

Keywords:  Volvulus, Sigmoid, Cecal