A Rare Cause of Acute Abdomen in Adults: Intestinal Malrotation

A Rare Cause of Acute Abdomen in Adults: Intestinal Malrotation

Intestinal malrotation is a congenital anomaly of the midgut. The incidence of intestinal malrotation is 1 in 500 live births. It is rarely seen in adults. Most of the symptomatic patients present with acute bowel obstruction, intestinal ischemia or chronic vague abdominal pain. We present a 49-year...

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Main Authors: Mürşit Dinçer, Gamze Çıtlak, Muzaffer Akıncı
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2017-06-01
Series:Haseki Tıp Bülteni
Subjects:
Acute abdomen
adult
malrotation
Online Access:http://www.hasekidergisi.com/article_15014/A-Rare-Cause-Of-Acute-Abdomen-In-Adults-Intestinal-Malrotation
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Summary:Intestinal malrotation is a congenital anomaly of the midgut. The incidence of intestinal malrotation is 1 in 500 live births. It is rarely seen in adults. Most of the symptomatic patients present with acute bowel obstruction, intestinal ischemia or chronic vague abdominal pain. We present a 49-year-old male presenting with the findings of acute intestinal obstruction.
ISSN:1302-0072
2147-2688

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