Midgut malrotation can lead to significant morbidity and even mortality if complicated by volvulus or obstruction related to Ladd bands. At our institution, it is routine practice to perform fluoroscopic upper gastrointestinal (UGI) exams to assess for intestinal malrotation prior to gastrostomy tube placement. We sought to determine if it is feasible to assess midgut rotation using any previous MRI exams that include the upper abdomen. We hope to remove the need for upper GI exams in patients with previous MRI exams, thus preventing unnecessary radiation exposure and overutilization of resources, prior to gastrostomy tube placement. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2024 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2024

Authors: Mcgehee Arianna, Wu Yen-ying, Singh Jaspreet, Mckinney Caleb, Manalo Carlo

Keywords: UGI, third portion of duodenum, SMA-aorta axis