Neonatal malrotation with midgut volvulus mimicking duodenal atresia.

AJR Am J Roentgenol

Department of Pediatric Radiology, University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, 1501 N Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85724-5067, USA.

Published: May 2009

Objective: The purpose of this study was to describe the clinical, imaging, and surgical findings in the cases of four neonates with radiographic findings suggesting duodenal atresia (double-bubble sign) who were subsequently found to have malrotation with midgut volvulus.

Conclusion: When the surgical treatment of a patient with the double-bubble sign is to be delayed, an upper gastrointestinal radiographic or ultrasound study is needed to evaluate for malrotation with midgut volvulus.

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