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01-04-2021 | Pediatric Radiology | Editor’s Commentary

Ultrasound for malrotation and volvulus: has the time come?

Author: Peter J. Strouse

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 4/2021

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There is probably no congenital condition as horrid as intestinal malrotation. A seemingly normal child can present acutely, and, even if expediently diagnosed and operated on, might in a short time die or be left with severe lifelong debility from short gut syndrome. Getting the diagnosis quickly and correct is paramount. …

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Title: Ultrasound for malrotation and volvulus: has the time come?
Author: Peter J. Strouse
Publication date: 01-04-2021
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keywords: Pediatric Radiology
Pediatric Radiology
Published in: Pediatric Radiology / Issue 4/2021
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-020-04919-3

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