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Singapore Med J 2013; 54: e79-e82; http://dx.doi.org/10.11622/smedj.2013086
Multidetector computed tomography diagnosis of splenic flexure volvulus: usefulness of multiplanar reformats
Koh S, Low SC, Quah HM
Correspondence: Sharon Zhiling Koh, quahhm@colorectalcentre.com.sg
ABSTRACT
Splenic flexure volvulus is the least common form of colonic volvulus. Preoperative radiological diagnosis is usually made presumptively, based on plain radiographs and/or barium contrast enema study in patients presenting with acute large bowel obstruction. We report a case in which multidetector computer tomography (CT) findings were diagnostic of this condition, thus highlighting the usefulness of multiplanar reformatting.
Keywords: colon, multidetector CT, multiplanar reformats, splenic flexure, volvulus
Singapore Med J 2013; 54(4): e79-e82; http://dx.doi.org/10.11622/smedj.2013086
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