Cecal volvulus: The CT whirl sign

Abdominal Radiology volume 18, pages288–289(1993)Cite this article

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Cecal volvulus is a rare, but potentially fatal, cause of intestinal obstruction. As computed tomographic (CT) scanning is often the initial diagnostic test in patients with acute abdominal pain, we reiterate the importance of the “whirl sign” in diagnosing intestinal volvulus. We report the first description of the CT diagnosis of cecal volvulus.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, New York, USA

    Adam J. Frank, Lori B. Goffner M.D., Arthur A. Fruauff & Richard A. Losada

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Frank, A.J., Goffner, L.B., Fruauff, A.A. et al. Cecal volvulus: The CT whirl sign. Abdom Imaging 18, 288–289 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00198126

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Key words

  • Intestinal obstruction, cecal volvulus
  • Mesentery