Volvulus screening
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hadeel Maksoud M.D.[2]
Overview
There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for volvulus. However, there are screening programs in place that utilize an ultrasound to seek out intestinal malrotation, which may be a cause of fatal midgut volvulus.
Screening
There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for volvulus. However, there are screening programs in place for intestinal malrotation which may be a cause of fatal migdut volvulus.[1]
- Ultrasound is an effective screening tool in ruling out those children who may be at risk of intestinal malrotation - associated volvulus.
References
- ↑ Orzech N, Navarro OM, Langer JC (2006). "Is ultrasonography a good screening test for intestinal malrotation?". J. Pediatr. Surg. 41 (5): 1005–9. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2005.12.070. PMID 16677901.