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(a-b) CT scans obtained at the time of hospital admission. (a) shows collaterals of superior mesenteric veins surrounding the superior mesenteric artery. In (b) bowel is twisted around central superior mesenteric artery.
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Abdominal CT scan showed torsion around the narrow mesenteric stalk (Figures 1(a) and 1(b)).
(a) Upper GI series shows the "corkscrew sign" in a frontal view. (b) Upper GI series shows malrotation with midgut volvulus. An incomplete duodenal obstruction and dilation of the first and second portions are seen, as is the "corkscrew sign."
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Abnormal findings included positioning of the duodenojejunal flexure to the right of the spine, obstruction of the duodenum, and "beak" appearance of the obstructed proximal jejunum (Figures 2(a) and 2(b)).
Intestinal malrotation with midgut volvulus.
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She remains asymptomatic 5 months after surgery (Figure 3).