The Upper Gastrointestinal X-ray Series for the Diagnosis of Malrotation of Intestine

Abstract

The upper gastrointestinal x-ray series employed in 28 infants with malrotation of intestine was reviewed for its diagnostic value. In all patients, the upper GI scries was with significant diagnostic findings as 1) duodenal obstruction and 2) spiral or cork-screw appearance. Plain x-ray films of the abdomen were of no diagnostic value for this disease. Important points in the findings of the upper GI series in malrotation of intestine are presented and discussed.