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midgut volvulus

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midgut volvulus,
volvulus neonatorum involving the entire part of the intestines derived from the midgut.


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Midgut volvulus refers to twisting of the entire midgut about the axis of the superior mesenteric artery.
Differential diagnosis of this sign, detected either prenatally or postnatally, includes duodenal atresia, annular pancreas, duodenal stenosis, duodenal webs, and midgut volvulus.
CT scan findings of malrotation with midgut volvulus may be characteristic.
 
 
 
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