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Malrotation of the Gut: Not Just a Diagnosis of Infancy

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A congenital malformation of embryonic gastrointestinal (GI) tract development can result in a condition called midgut malrotation, which can cause abdominal obstruction and subsequent acute or chronic GI symptoms. Although historically thought to be a condition of infancy and young children, modern diagnostic techniques have assisted in discovering patients beyond this age group as well. Failure to adequately recognize this condition in adolescents and adults has resulted in delayed or missed diagnoses, patient harm, and life-threatening complications of this condition, such as volvulus. We present the case of an adolescent experiencing three weeks of abdominal pain, along with other GI symptoms, caused by midgut malrotation.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.82229

Authors: Sunmeet Singh, Mandy L Maneval, Kiran Sargar, Afif N Kulaylat

Institutions: Geisinger Lewistown Hospital, Geisinger Medical Center, Pennsylvania State University

Language: English

Topic: Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409410747