Intestinal malrotation and volvulus are serious conditions that can occur in pediatric patients, often requiring urgent medical intervention. Malrotation is a congenital anomaly where the ...

ROCK SPRINGS — Rock Springs Mayor Max Mickelson proclaimed Jan. 15 as Intestinal Malrotation and Volvulus Awareness Day during the city council’s regular meeting, Tuesday, Jan. 7. Rock Springs ...

Cecal volvulus is a rare but serious condition that occurs when the cecum, a part of the large intestine, twists around itself, leading to intestinal obstruction. This condition can result in ...

One of those volunteers is a 20-year-old who has faced a gutsy battle. Emma Holman was born with intestinal malrotation. Her family found out about the diagnosis when she was five days old.

Subhepatic appendix is a rare condition caused by either the non-descent of the cecum or intestinal malrotation during early development. As its presentation is not classical and hence mimics other ...

Infection is another complication associated with gastroschisis defects. Initially, the newborn is at risk for infection because of the breach in skin integrity from the exteriorized bowel. The ...

Crohn’s disease-related inflammation can sometimes lead to intestinal blockage. Untreated, an intestinal blockage may lead to serious complications. Crohn’s disease is a chronic condition that ...

Introduction: Anomalous congenital bands are a rare cause of intestinal obstruction, with only five previously reported cases involving duodenal obstruction. We present a fifth case of duodenal ...

Intestinal villi (singular: villus)are tiny, finger-like projections that line the interior (lumen) of the small intestine. The primary function of villi is to absorb nutrients from food and transfer ...

Gastroschisis is a congenital defect of the abdominal wall involving evisceration of abdominal contents. The incidence of gastroschisis is approximately 1.4 per 10,000 pregnancies and is rarely ...

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This type is commonly associated with congenital malrotation, which happens when the intestines don't develop properly before birth. In midgut volvulus, the intestines might be more prone to ...