malrotation / midgut volvulus

• abnormal or incomplete rotation of bowel
  • narrow attachment of SB mesentery permits rotation
  • presents as midgut volvulus

• surgical emergency (!)
• often isolated finding

• 20% are associated with:
  • duodenal atresia
  • annular pancreas
  • duodenal diaphragm

© 2002, C.E. Kahn, Jr.
2002-04-18