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Small bowel volvulus

C K Chou1, T C Tsai

  • 1Department of Radiology, Chi Mei Foundation Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan, Republic of China.

Abdominal Imaging
|September 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary
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Diagnosing small bowel volvulus without surgery is possible using advanced imaging techniques like CT and MRI. These methods accurately identify the condition, even with subtle symptoms, guiding non-operative management.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Radiology
  • Surgical Diagnostics

Background:

  • Small bowel volvulus is a rare surgical emergency often requiring prompt diagnosis and intervention.
  • Mildly symptomatic cases can present diagnostic challenges, potentially delaying appropriate management.

Observation:

  • This report details two cases of small bowel volvulus presenting with minimal clinical symptoms.
  • Comprehensive imaging evaluations were conducted, including upper gastrointestinal series, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
  • Angiography was also utilized in one of the presented cases.

Findings:

  • Diagnostic imaging findings were sufficient to establish the diagnosis of small bowel volvulus in both patients.
  • Neither patient required a surgical laparotomy, indicating successful non-operative diagnosis and management based on imaging alone.

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Implications:

  • Advanced imaging modalities (CT, MRI) play a crucial role in diagnosing small bowel volvulus, particularly in cases with subtle clinical presentations.
  • Non-operative diagnosis based on imaging may be a viable strategy for select patients, potentially avoiding unnecessary surgical intervention.
  • These findings highlight the importance of cross-sectional imaging in the accurate assessment of intestinal obstruction and malrotation.