title: Reversed rotation of the midgut in adults--a case report.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, Margate, Kent, UK. hanyarmia80@gmail.com
authors.forename: Hany
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Balamoun
authors.forename: Robina
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mohammad
authors.forename: Ayman
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hamade
mesh_terms: 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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