Use of ultrasound for detection of midgut malrotation and volvulus has evolved and become more accepted as the first line assessment for this emergent pathology given its portability, ubiquity, and cost savings. Despite best efforts and experienced sonographers, visualization of an intraperitoneal D3 segment is both the most specific for malrotation as well as the most inconsistently seen. Contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) has been used in pediatric patients for many different applications. Initially for detecting vesicoureteral reflux and subsequently expanded its utility into numerous intravascular and intracavitary applications. We aim to test the feasibility of using enteric US contrast to visualize the D3 segment. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2026 Annual Meeting , 2026

Authors: Cao Joseph, Perkons Nicholas, Matter Gregory, Russ Megan, Fadell Michael

Keywords: Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound, Malrotation, Upper Gastrointestinal Series