Abstract
Article: Sonographic Detection of Congenital Intestinal Malrotation: A Case Report
Authors: Talisha M. Hunt, BSRT, RDMS, RVT, RDCS and Paul G. Thacker Jr, MD, MHA
Category: OB/GYN [OB]
Credit: 0.75 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article entitled “Sonographic Detection of Congenital Intestinal Malrotation: A Case Report,” you will be able to:
Describe congenital intestinal malrotation
List the clinical symptoms associated with congenital intestinal malrotation
Identify the sonographic findings associated with intestinal malrotation
Which degree of rotation is required for normal intestinal development? 270° 90° 180° 360°
Which clinical symptom is the most common finding during the first month of life? Constipation Abdominal distention Bilious emesis Rectal bleeding
The diagnosis of malrotation is typically confirmed by performing which examination? Lower gastrointestinal imaging (LGI) Upper gastrointestinal imaging (UGI) Color Doppler sonography Contrast computer tomography
Which finding is seen with sonography in intestinal malrotation? Bird-beak appearance Superior mesenteric artery to the left of the superior mesenteric vein Lack of contrast filling the duodenum Superior mesenteric vein to the left of the superior mesenteric artery
According to Torres and Ziegler, how sensitive is UGI at diagnosing malrotation? 95% 100% 86% 97%