Presentation
Presented with recurrent episodes of abdominal pain and vomiting.
Patient Data
Age: 8 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Midgut volvulus
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There is swirling of the mesentery and superior mesenteric vein around the superior mesenteric artery (Whirlpool sign). Small bowel loops are seen in the right side of the abdomen with appendix seen in the left iliac fossa.
Case Discussion
Midgut volvulus is commonly seen in infants and rarely in adults. Midgut volvulus occurs as a complication of malrotated bowel. Early surgical intervention is often required to prevent bowel obstruction and ischemia.
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