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Rapid detection and accurate diagnosis of midgut volvulus are crucial due to the risk of bowel infarction with delayed diagnosis. The purpose of our study is to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of abdominal ultrasound (US) for midgut volvulus in the clinical setting of multiple sonographers and radiologists. Read More
Meeting name: SPR 2020 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2020
Authors: Nguyen Haithuy, Guillerman R, Orth Robert, Seghers Victor, Bales Brandy, Sammer Marla
Keywords: Midgut volvulus, Malrotation, bowel
While a definitive conclusion regarding the optimal diagnostic strategy for midgut volvulus remains elusive, value can also be derived from cost. The purpose is to quantify and compare the monetary and time costs, from a provider perspective of imaging with Upper GI (UGI) versus Ultrasound (US) of children with suspected midgut volvulus. Read More
Meeting name: SPR 2020 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2020
Authors: Hayatghaibi Shireen, Sher Andrew, Varghese Varsha, Sammer Marla, Bales Brandy, Cano Melissa, Nguyen Haithuy