Ultrasound “Whirlpool Sign” for Midgut Volvulus [PDF]
, 2011 Midgut volvulus is a cause of acute abdomen in neonates and infants. It results when the normal embryologic sequence of bowel development and fixation is interrupted.
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Income Disparities in Nationwide Outcomes of Malrotation with Midgut Volvulus
, 2022 Malrotation with midgut volvulus is a surgical emergency commonly encountered in pediatric surgical practice. Outcomes are excellent with timely diagnosis and treatment, but the development of bowel ischemia is associated with many negative consequences.
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Mesenteric Lymphatic Malformation Causing Midgut Volvulus in an Adult: An Unusual Presentation
Journal of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology, 2021 Mesentery is an uncommon location for occurrence of lymphatic malformations. Lymphatic malformations causing midgut volvulus are described in pediatric population; however, it is a rare presentation in adults.
Surya Nandan Prasad +3 more
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Multiple recurrences of mesenteric narrowing following Ladd procedure
Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2020 We describe a case of a six-month old male presenting with recurrent midgut volvulus following two previous Ladd procedures. Despite widening of the mesenteric base during each of the previous operations, the base again appeared narrowed, facilitating ...
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Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2023 Introduction: Intestinal volvulus is a rare condition that can be life-threatening. It often occurs after birth and requires emergent surgery. Most cases of volvulus in infants and fetuses are linked to intestinal malrotation.
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Midgut malrotation with volvulus discovered at an emergency caesarean section for placental abruption [PDF]
, 2021 Adult midgut malrotation with volvulus (AMMV) is an uncommon presentation which may be found incidentally during abdominal radiologic investigations or at laparotomy.
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Chylolymphatic mesenteric cyst with midgut volvulus in an adolescent: a peculiar presentation
Radiology Case Reports, 2022 Mesenteric cysts are rare intra-abdominal masses in the pediatric population, with the chylolymphatic variant comprising only 7.3% of all abdominal cysts.
Priya K. Pai, MBBS +4 more
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Rates of microfilarial production by Onchocerca volvulus are not cumulatively reduced by multiple ivermectin treatments. [PDF]
, 2008 Regular distribution of ivermectin reduces onchocerciasis transmission and morbidity by killing, within humans, the microfilarial stage of the parasite (microfilaricidal effect).
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Diagnosis of Volvulus through Mesenteric Defect in Neonate
American Journal of Perinatology Reports, 2016 Antenatal midgut volvulus is a rare surgical emergency in which bowel is severely compromised. Rarely the etiology is a mesenteric defect. Early diagnosis is essential and lifesaving in the immediate newborn period.
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Congenital Midgut Volvulus Associated with Fetal Anemia
, 2010 Congenital volvulus is a life-threatening condition, both for the fetus and for the newborn. A volvulus is a twist of small bowel loops or a proximal part of the colon around the mesenteric artery or its branches.
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