title: Progression of malrotation into volvulus in an adult after appendectomy.
abstract: Among the pediatric population malrotation is the most common cause of volvulus. This paper describes a case of adult malrotation, which progressed to volvulus shortly after appendectomy. It also reviews clinical presentations and diagnostic tools, discusses the recommended management, and considerations when addressing of this rare malady.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA johanna.basa@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Johanna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Basa
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Shimotake
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Gainosuke
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Sugiyama
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Boyoung
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Song