Midgut Malrotation Causing Intermittent Intestinal Obstruction in a Young Adult
oleh: Huseyin Kazim Bektasoglu, Ufuk Oguz Idiz, Mustafa Hasbahceci, Erkan Yardimci, Yurdakul Deniz Firat, Oguzhan Karatepe, Mahmut Muslumanoglu
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| Diterbitkan: | Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01 |
Deskripsi
Midgut malrotation is a congenital anomaly of intestinal rotation and fixation that is generally seen in neonatal population. Adult cases are rarely reported. Early diagnosis is crucial to avoid life threatening complications. Here, we present an adulthood case of midgut volvulus as a rare cause of acute abdomen.