Intestinal malrotation of small intestine (Q91137)
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Many authors define intestinal malrotation as intestinal nonrotation or incomplete rotation around the superior mesenteric artery (SMA). It involves anomalies of intestinal fixation as well. The most common type found in paediatric patients is incomplete rotation predisposing to midgut volvulus. 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 | Intestinal malrotation of small intestine |
Many authors define intestinal malrotation as intestinal nonrotation or incomplete rotation around the superior mesenteric artery (SMA). It involves anomalies of intestinal fixation as well. The most common type found in paediatric patients is incomplete rotation predisposing to midgut volvulus. 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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