Midgut Malrotation Causing Intermittent Intestinal Obstruction in a Young Adult. (20th May 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bektasoglu, Huseyin Kazim; Idiz, Ufuk Oguz; Hasbahceci, Mustafa; Yardimci, Erkan; Firat, Yurdakul Deniz; Karatepe, Oguzhan; Muslumanoglu, Mahmut
• Other Names: Cho Akihiro Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in surgery. Volume 2014(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-05-20
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative; General Surgery; Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1155/2014/758032
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6900

Abstract

Abstract : Midgut malrotation is a congenital anomaly of intestinal rotation and fixation that is generally seen in neonatal population. Adult cases are rarely reported. Early diagnosis is crucial to avoid life threatening complications. Here, we present an adulthood case of midgut volvulus as a rare cause of acute abdomen.