Intestinal malrotation beyond the neonatal period

Z Kinderchir. 1984 Aug;39(4):237-41. doi: 10.1055/s-2008-1044215.

Abstract

Of 162 children with intestinal malrotation treated during a 13-year period, only 20 were first seen and treated outside the neonatal period. These presented with symptoms that were largely non-specific and there was a delay between the initial consultation and the making of the correct diagnosis of up to 5-years. The clinical features, radiologic findings and management are discussed, the importance of the history and radiographic findings stressed.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Cecum / abnormalities
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Duodenum / abnormalities
  • Female
  • Herniorrhaphy
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intestinal Obstruction / etiology*
  • Intestinal Obstruction / surgery
  • Intestines / abnormalities*
  • Intestines / surgery
  • Jejunum / abnormalities
  • Male