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Segmental Volvulus
Segmental Volvulus
Ethan A. Smith, MD
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
Primary segmental volvulus
Definitions
Twisting of bowel leading to obstruction ± ischemia
Segmental volvulus can occur ± lead point or adhesive band
Lead point is more common in older children
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
Fluoroscopic Findings
CT Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
MR Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Treatment
Selected References
Kim SH et al: Primary segmental volvulus of small intestine: surgical perspectives according to age at diagnosis. Front Pediatr. 7:146, 2019
Garel C et al: Diagnosis of pediatric gastric, small-bowel and colonic volvulus. Pediatr Radiol. 46(1):130-8, 2016
Kargl S et al: Volvulus without malposition--a single-center experience. J Surg Res. 193(1):295-9, 2015
Cauley CE et al: Giant mesenteric lymphatic malformation presenting as small bowel volvulus. J Surg Case Rep. 2013(9), 2013
Cherian A et al: Small bowel volvulus due to giant mesenteric lipoma. Pediatr Surg Int. 20(11-12):869-71, 2004
Navarro OM et al: Contrast enema depiction of small-bowel volvulus in complicated neonatal bowel obstruction. Pediatr Radiol. 34(12):1020-3, 2004
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
Primary segmental volvulus
Definitions
Twisting of bowel leading to obstruction ± ischemia
Segmental volvulus can occur ± lead point or adhesive band
Lead point is more common in older children
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
Fluoroscopic Findings
CT Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
MR Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Treatment
Selected References
Kim SH et al: Primary segmental volvulus of small intestine: surgical perspectives according to age at diagnosis. Front Pediatr. 7:146, 2019
Garel C et al: Diagnosis of pediatric gastric, small-bowel and colonic volvulus. Pediatr Radiol. 46(1):130-8, 2016
Kargl S et al: Volvulus without malposition--a single-center experience. J Surg Res. 193(1):295-9, 2015
Cauley CE et al: Giant mesenteric lymphatic malformation presenting as small bowel volvulus. J Surg Case Rep. 2013(9), 2013
Cherian A et al: Small bowel volvulus due to giant mesenteric lipoma. Pediatr Surg Int. 20(11-12):869-71, 2004
Navarro OM et al: Contrast enema depiction of small-bowel volvulus in complicated neonatal bowel obstruction. Pediatr Radiol. 34(12):1020-3, 2004
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