Reversed rotation of the midgut in adults--a case report.
Intestinal obstruction is a common surgical emergency. It is often due to adhesions; however, when the patient is young and has a virgin abdomen, we have to consider uncommon causes. We present a rare case of reversed rotation of the midgut as a cause for intestinal obstruction.
Balamoun
Hany
H
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, Margate, Kent, UK. hanyarmia80@gmail.com
Mohammad
Robina
R
Hamade
Ayman
A
D000328:Adult; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D003082:Colectomy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D045822:Intestinal Volvulus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography
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