Sonographic evaluation of superior mesenteric vascular relationship in malrotation

E Loyer; K D Eggli

doi:10.1007/BF02388650

Sonographic evaluation of superior mesenteric vascular relationship in malrotation

Pediatr Radiol. 1989;19(3):173-5. doi: 10.1007/BF02388650.

Authors

E Loyer¹, K D Eggli

Affiliation

¹ Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital National Medical Center, George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C.

PMID: 2654854
DOI: 10.1007/BF02388650

Abstract

We report sonographic demonstration of abnormal and characteristic superior mesenteric vascular anatomy in three cases of surgically proved intestinal malrotation. Sonographic screening examinations of children with abdominal pain should include an evaluation of the superior mesenteric vessels.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Child
Female
Humans
Infant
Intestine, Small / abnormalities*
Male
Mesenteric Arteries / pathology*
Mesenteric Veins / pathology*
Ultrasonography*