Abstract
In this presentation, less common causes of acute abdomen are reviewed. Emphasis is on three topics. First, the anatomy of the superior mesenteric vein and mesentery is reviewed, together with the anatomical basis and clinical/radiological presentation of midgut volvulus. Emphasis is on diagnostic clues (whirl sign, abnormal position of cecum, small bowel, and third part of duodenum) and pitfalls (positional variation of small bowel loops with pseudo-twisting of mesenteric vessels). Second, atypical presentations of acute appendicitis and appendagitis, as well as their mimics, are discussed. Finally, an overview is given of uncommon but important causes of free intraperitoneal fluid in patients with acute abdominal pain.
Highlights
In this presentation, less common causes of acute abdomen are reviewed
Emphasis is on diagnostic clues and pitfalls
Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology, 100(1): 33, pp
Summary
Less common causes of acute abdomen are reviewed. Emphasis is on three topics. Lieven Van Hoe*, Filip Claus* and Piet Vanhoenacker*
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