Northern exposure sign (sigmoid volvulus)

Last revised by Ibrahim M. Jubarah on 19 Jan 2022

The northern exposure sign has been described as a high specificity sign in sigmoid volvulus. On a supine abdominal radiograph, the apex of the sigmoid volvulus is seen above (cranial to) the transverse colon.

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