title: Situs inversus totalis.
abstract: The etiology of situs inversus totalis remains uncertain. However, the literature establishes that isolated situs inversus totalis is usually asymptomatic in the neonate. This case study illustrates the importance of physical assessment skills in identifying situs inversus totalis in the neonate. Current research may reveal the etiology of this rare but fascinating abnormality.
authors.affiliation: NICU, Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas, USA.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Spoon
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D017283:Neonatal Nursing / Q000379:methods; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods; D011859:Radiography; D012008:Recurrence; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000209:etiology; D012857:Situs Inversus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000196:embryology / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology