Acute abdomen due to gastric volvulus: Diagnostic value of a single plain radiograph


Andiran F., TANYEL F. C., BALKANCI F., HICSONMEZ A.

PEDIATRIC RADIOLOGY, vol.25, 1995 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 25
  • Publication Date: 1995
  • Journal Name: PEDIATRIC RADIOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

A 2 1/2-year-old child was admitted to hospital with acute abdominal pain and vomiting. A single large air-fluid level without additional bowel gas was seen on plain abdominal radiography. At laparotomy organoaxial volvulus of the stomach was found and partial gastric resection performed. A ''single bubble'' appearance may indicate gastric volvulus.