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“Venous Cut-off Sign” as an Adjunct to the “Whirl Sign” in Recognizing Acute Small Bowel Volvulus via CT Scan
Introduction A young adult patient was admitted for signs and symptoms of acute abdomen. Materials and Methods Urgent CT scan was performed and small bowel volvulus was confirmed. The “whirl sign” diagnostic of small bowel volvulus was present. Results Furthermore, the accompanying superior mesenter...
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Published in: | Journal of gastrointestinal surgery 2012-10, Vol.16 (10), p.2005-2006 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | Introduction
A young adult patient was admitted for signs and symptoms of acute abdomen.
Materials and Methods
Urgent CT scan was performed and small bowel volvulus was confirmed. The “whirl sign” diagnostic of small bowel volvulus was present.
Results
Furthermore, the accompanying superior mesenteric vein was noted to be truncated at the point of torsion.
Conclusion
The “venous cut-off sign” can be a useful adjunct sign to the diagnosis. |
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ISSN: | 1091-255X 1873-4626 |
DOI: | 10.1007/s11605-012-1910-x |