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Pediatric

Bilious Vomiting in an Infant

If true bilious vomiting is determined to be present the pediatric surgeon should be consulted immediately, since midgut volvulus and malrotation are imminently life threatening. The initial imaging examination is a plain film of the abdomen and pelvis followed by an UGI series. If both of these examinations are inconclusive a barium enema is performed to assist in the determination of bowel anatomy and position. Further imaging, if necessary, should be performed after consultation with the pediatric radiologist.