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[Adult intestinal malrotation associated with intestinal volvulus]
Ernesto Hernando-Almudí1, Rafael Cerdán-Pascual1, Cristina Vallejo-Bernad1
1Servicio de Cirugía General, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Zaragoza, España.
Cirugia Y Cirujanos
|June 28, 2016
Summary
Intestinal malrotation, a congenital condition, typically affects neonates but can present in adults with acute abdominal symptoms. This case highlights its infrequent diagnosis in adults, often discovered incidentally or during emergencies.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Intestinal malrotation is a congenital anomaly affecting intestinal rotation and fixation, predominantly seen in neonates.
- It represents a spectrum of developmental abnormalities in the gastrointestinal tract.
Observation:
- A 46-year-old woman, previously asymptomatic, presented with symptoms of intestinal obstruction.
- Radiological and surgical findings confirmed intestinal malrotation with an absence of normal intestinal rotation.
Findings:
- Adult-onset intestinal malrotation can manifest as acute intestinal obstruction.
- Diagnosis in adults is infrequent and may occur incidentally or during acute presentations.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering intestinal malrotation in adult patients presenting with acute abdominal symptoms.
- Suggests that asymptomatic cases may be undiagnosed until complications arise, emphasizing the need for awareness in adult diagnostics.
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