Congenital anatomical anomaly that results from an abnormal rotation of the gut as it returns to the abdominal cavity during embryogenesis
Pathophysiology
Clinical presentation
- Most common presentation in the infant is midgut volvulus - presents with bilious (green) vomiting
- Up to 40% of patients with malrotation show signs within the first week of life
- 50-60% diagnosed by 1 month and 75% diagonosed by age 1
Investigations
- Upper GI contrast and followthrough
Management
- Surgical correction
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