ISSN:
1432-1084
Keywords:
Adhesions
;
Intestinal obstruction
;
CT
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract In three patients with ileus CT showed a whirl sign in which the bowel and mesenteric folds encircled the superior mesenteric vein in a whirl-like pattern. Two patients were confirmed surgically to have small-bowel volvulus arising from postoperative adhesions. The whirl sign is useful in decision-making about the need for surgery. A CT examination should be performed for patients with ileus of unknown cause.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00208353