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Imaging recommendation · Abdomen · Pelvis

Bilious vomiting in infant, suspected malrotation with midgut volvulus

Recommended: Upper GI Series (emergent) is the preferred imaging study for bilious vomiting in infant, suspected malrotation with midgut volvulus. Look for abnormal duodenojejunal junction (Treitz to right of midline).

Recommended study

Upper GI Series (emergent)

XR Oral contrast Preferred Abdomen · Pelvis Emergency Reviewed

Look for abnormal duodenojejunal junction (Treitz to right of midline). Corkscrew = volvulus.

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