Presentation
Patient with acute colicky abdominal pain.
Patient Data




CT findings are distension of several small bowel loops due to the swirling of bowel and mesentery twisted around the SMA axis.

CT findings are distension of several small bowel loops due to the swirling of bowel and mesentery twisted around the SMA axis.
Case Discussion
The findings of the CT images compatible with small bowel obstruction due to mesenteric volvulus which presented with whirl or whirlpool sign.
Small bowel volvulus refers to the abnormal twisting of a loop of bowel around the axis of its own mesentery. This twisting may produce mechanical obstruction, vascular compromise, or both.