Abstract
Article: Sonographic Findings of Midgut Malrotation With Volvulus: A Case of Upper Intestinal Obstruction in a Neonate
Authors: Courtney Chandler, BS, RDMS, and Kelsey Fisher, MHS, RDMS, RVT, RDCS
Category: Pediatric Sonography [PS]
Credit: 0.5 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article entitled “Sonographic Findings of Midgut Malrotation With Volvulus: A Case of Upper Intestinal Obstruction in a Neonate,” you will be able to:
Identify the sonographic findings in midgut malrotation with volvulus
Describe the clinical symptoms associated with midgut malrotation
Identify the vessels commonly associated with midgut malrotation
Which clinical symptom presents most commonly in patients with congenital intestinal malrotation? Asymptomatic Volvulus Projectile vomiting Currant-jelly stools
Which sonographic sign is visualized in midgut malrotation causing volvulus? Bull’s-eye sign Ladd sign Volvulus sign Whirlpool sign
Which imaging test is considered the gold standard for diagnosing malrotation with volvulus? Sonography Fluoroscopy Computed tomography Magnetic resonance imaging
Which two vessels are often reversed in patients with midgut volvulus? Main portal vein and superior mesenteric artery Splenic vein and superior mesenteric vein Superior mesenteric artery and splenic vein Superior mesenteric vein and superior mesenteric artery
Which procedure is performed to correct midgut malrotation caused volvulus? Ladd procedure Whipple procedure Contrast fluoroscopy Sonography
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