Gastrointestinal: Adult presentation of intestinal malrotation

J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2016 Aug;31(8):1382. doi: 10.1111/jgh.13401.

Abstract

We present an interesting case of congenital malrotation that was not discovered until adulthood. The patient presented with chronic, non-specific gastrointestinal symptoms which were subsequently alleviated with surgical correction of the congenital malrotation. Malrotation is less often considered in the adult patient and the associated presentation and imaging abnormalities of this case offer a valuable opportunity for thought and brief review.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Diseases / complications
  • Intestinal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Intestinal Diseases / surgery
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
  • Torsion Abnormality / complications
  • Torsion Abnormality / diagnostic imaging*
  • Torsion Abnormality / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult