CT diagnosis of acquired small bowel volvulus.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Small-bowel volvulus is an uncommon but important cause of small-bowel obstruction and often results in ischemia or infarction. Clinical examination and plain film radiography may be nondiagnostic, leading to delay in surgical intervention with subsequent increase in morbidity and mortality. We present two patients in whom the diagnosis of strangulating small-bowel volvulus was made by computed tomography (CT), allowing rapid surgical correction of this potentially life-threatening condition.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Goodman, P; Raval, B
Published Date
- October 1990
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 56 / 10
Start / End Page
- 628 - 631
PubMed ID
- 2221614
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0003-1348
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States