transverse colon volvulus
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Transverse
colon volvulus: Case report and review of the literature. AP abdominal plain radiograph. Low-grade obstructive ileus: marked dilation of colon and small bowel loops. Faecal content in sigma is detected.
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Transverse
colon volvulus: Case report and review of the literature. Volumetric reconstruction in AP coronal projection. Colonic dilation with change of calibre in transverse colon (arrow).
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Transverse
colon volvulus: Case report and review of the literature. Contrast-enhanced CT in portal phase, axial projection. Colonic distention with collapsed descending colon (arrowhead).
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Transverse
colon volvulus: Case report and review of the literature. Contrast-enhanced CT in portal phase, coronal projection. Colonic dilation with collapsed descending colon (arrowheads). Sudden change of calibre in transverse colon (white arrow).
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Transverse
colon volvulus: Case report and review of the literature. Contrast-enhanced CT in portal phase, coronal projection. ‘Whirlpool sign’. At the point of calibre change, twirling of transverse mesocolon vessels is seen (black arrowhead) shaping the classic ‘whirl’ image.
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Transverse
colon volvulus: Case report and review of the literature. Contrast-enhanced CT in portal phase, sagittal projection. ‘Bird’s beak sign’: Transverse colon dilation with sudden sharpness and change of calibre.
Volvulus des Colon transversum
transverse colon volvulus
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