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Enhanced CT perfusion cut-off sign in midgut volvulus

Pediatric Radiology volume 36, pages 355–357 (2006)Cite this article

Abstract

We present a case of malrotation with midgut volvulus in an infant in which we discovered a unique CT sign called the perfusion cut-off sign. We hope this case will help establish this crucial diagnosis in other cases.

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  1. Department of Radiology, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19104-4399, USA

    Stephen M. Henesch & Diego M. Jaramillo

  2. Department of Surgery, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA

    Michael L. Nance

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Henesch, S.M., Nance, M.L. & Jaramillo, D.M. Enhanced CT perfusion cut-off sign in midgut volvulus. Pediatr Radiol 36, 355–357 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-005-0071-4

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Keywords

  • Midgut volvulus
  • CT
  • Malrotation