ERCP and EUS technique in situs inversus totalis: preparing for a left-sided plot twist
Jason Nasser, Muhammad Talal Sarmini, Catherine Vozzo, Mohannad Abou Saleh, Prabhleen Chahal
Abstract
Situs inversus totalis (SIT) is the rare occurrence of a mirror image reversal of the entire internal visceral anatomy with a reported incidence of 1 out of 8000 to 1 out of 25,000.1,2 The altered anatomy in SIT imposes significant challenges to performing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy successfully. We describe in this case report a successful EUS and ERCP in a patient with SIT.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineSitus inversusPlot (graphics)TwistRadiologyAnatomyGeometryMathematicsStatisticsIntestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders