Congenital malrotation of duodenum (Q89446)
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Midgut malrotation is a congenital anomaly referring to either lack of or incomplete rotation of the duodenojejunal junction around the axis of the superior mesenteric artery during fetal development. Most patients present with bilious vomiting in the first month of life because of duodenal obstruction or a volvulus, a potentially life-threatening complication.
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| English | Congenital malrotation of duodenum |
Midgut malrotation is a congenital anomaly referring to either lack of or incomplete rotation of the duodenojejunal junction around the axis of the superior mesenteric artery during fetal development. Most patients present with bilious vomiting in the first month of life because of duodenal obstruction or a volvulus, a potentially life-threatening complication. |
