Adult Malrotation With Midgut Volvulus: A Case Requiring Temporary Abdominal Closure and Second-Look Operation

Tyler A Finkenthal1, Abhiram Kondajji1

  • 1General Surgery, Cleveland Clinic - South Pointe Hospital, Warrensville Heights, USA.

Cureus
|April 14, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Adult malrotation with midgut volvulus is rare and challenging to diagnose. This case highlights a unique presentation of extensive small bowel necrosis requiring surgical resection and complex management.