MIDGUT VOLVULUS SECONDARY TO INTESTINAL MALROTATION IN AN ADULT-A CASE REPORT
Dr. Shinde Akash* and Dr. Kasture Laxman
ABSTRACT
Midgut malrotation is a developmental anomaly characterised by embryonic bowel rotational and fixational abnormality, resulting in a narrow mesenteric root attachment.[1] We report a case of midgut volvulus in a 22 year old adult male with chronic non-specific symptoms so as to highlight the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion in patients presenting with vague abdominal pain or discomfort for early assessment and management and prevention of surgical emergency.
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