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Case Report: Ultrasound “whirlpool sign” in fetal intestinal malrotation and torsion: a case-based approach to early diagnosis and intervention [PDF]

Frontiers in Pediatrics
IntroductionFetal ascites is a rare condition that may indicate underlying gastrointestinal malformations, including congenital intestinal malrotation.
Yueyun Liu, Rongjie Zheng, Zonghua Liu, Jun Zhou   +3 more
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Mesenteric Schwannoma, Intestinal Malrotation and Ileal Diverticulum: A Unique Association

Acta Médica Portuguesa, 2022
Mesenteric schwannomas are rare benign tumors that arise in the mesentery. Ileal diverticula and intestinal malrotation in adults are rare findings, since they are usually asymptomatic.
Alberto Abreu da Silva, Andreia Ferreira, Pierpaolo Cusati, José Augusto Martins   +3 more
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IMPOWER: a national patient-generated registry for intestinal malrotation exploring diagnosis, treatment, and surgical outcomes

Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases, 2023
Background Intestinal malrotation is a rare congenital condition with potentially devastating consequences due to potential volvulus and massive intestinal necrosis.
Sydney A. Martinez, Scott C. Fligor, Savas Tsikis, Meagan Short, Katie E. Corcoran, Amy Rogers, Kathleen M. Gura, Mark Puder   +7 more
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A Rare Case of Congenital Intestinal Malrotation Presented as an Intestinal Obstruction in an Adult. [PDF]

Cureus, 2023
Malrotation of the midgut is generally considered a pediatric pathology. Adults are not usually diagnosed early, which occasionally causes delays in both diagnosis and treatment.
Elgeyoushy F, Qari AS, Faidh RA.
europepmc   +2 more sources

Diagnostic accuracy of upper gastrointestinal series in children with suspected intestinal malrotation. [PDF]

Updates Surg, 2023
Intestinal malrotation (IM) results from an altered or incomplete rotation of the fetal midgut around the superior mesenteric artery axis. The abnormal anatomy of IM is associated with risk of acute midgut volvulus which can lead to catastrophic clinical
Girolamo M, Emanuela G, Yu WMC, Anna M, Marta P, Grazia CM, Gandullia P, Arrigo S, Stefano A, Beatrice DM.   +9 more
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Clinical management of intestinal malrotation in different age groups. [PDF]

Pediatr Surg Int
Intestinal malrotation, characterized by abnormal intestinal positioning, can lead to severe complications like volvulus and internal hernias, especially in neonates and children.
Bostancı SA, Öztorun Cİ, Erten EE, Akkaya F, Akbaş İ, Çayhan VS, Abay AN, Demir S, Ertürk A, Azılı MN, Şenel E.   +10 more
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Two Cases With Atypical Presentation of Intestinal Malrotation During Adulthood [PDF]

Case Reports in Surgery
Intestinal malrotation is often considered a disease of the newborn. It involves the failure of the 270° counterclockwise rotation of the midgut during embryonic development.
Aaron Womer, Vaibhav Duggal, Charles E. Thompson   +2 more
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Twist of Fate: A Case Series on Intestinal Malrotation in Adult Patients. [PDF]

Cureus
Intestinal malrotation is a congenital anomaly characterized by rotational errors during the embryonic development of the midgut. Although it is mainly a pediatric diagnosis, some cases do present in adult life.
Wagh A, Mirkhushal N, Gowda T, Ramteke AP, G M.   +4 more
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Identification and treatment of intestinal malrotation with midgut volvulus in childhood: a multicenter retrospective study. [PDF]

Front Pediatr
Background Intestinal malrotation is a rare condition, and its delayed diagnosis can lead to fatal consequences. This study aimed to investigate the identification and treatment of malrotation in children.
Yang X, Wang W, Wang K, Zhao J, Sun L, Jiang S, Wang Y, Feng W, Ding G, Fu T, Li A, Geng L.   +11 more
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Acute subumbilical appendicitis in a patient undiagnosed with intestinal malrotation: a case report [PDF]

Journal of Medical Case Reports
Introduction Acute appendicitis in the presence of intestinal malrotation is an uncommon and distinctive clinical condition. Herein, we present a rare case of subumbilical appendicitis resulting from previously undiagnosed intestinal malrotation.
Mohammed F. Basehi, Fatimah H. Dallak, Amjad A. Durayb, Mohammed A. Jawahy, Fatimah H. Kamili, Murad H. Sadhan, Mohamed S. Mahfouz   +6 more
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