title: Intestinal malrotation in adults. Roentgenographic assessment with emphasis on isolated complete and partial nonrotations.
abstract: Intestinal malrotation may occur as an isolated deformity. It may involve either the proximal (duodenojejunal) or the distal (cecocolic) intestinal segment. A survey of 28 consecutive cases of rotational abnormalities in the adult population demonstrates a diversity of roentgenographic presentations. Twelve cases exhibited the classical form of nonrotation of the entire midgut. The rest showed isolated forms of complete and partial rotations as well as a variety of intermediary forms previously not reported in the literature. Familiarization with this concept avoids confusing interpretations and errors in the roentgenographic diagnosis.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001466:Barium Sulfate; D004733:Enema; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007422:Intestines / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000196:embryology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D001466:Barium Sulfate