A rare presentation of midgut malrotation as an acute intestinal obstruction and perforation in an adult

Authors

  • Praveen Gnanadev Department of General Surgery, Dr. Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Institute of Medical Education and Research, Devarakagalahalli Village, Harohalli, Kanakapura Tq., Ramnagara District, Karnataka
  • Rohit Krishnappa Department of General Surgery, Dr. Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Institute of Medical Education and Research, Devarakagalahalli Village, Harohalli, Kanakapura Tq., Ramnagara District, Karnataka, India
  • Hariprasad Ramachandra Naidu Taluru Department of General Surgery, Dr. Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Institute of Medical Education and Research, Devarakagalahalli Village, Harohalli, Kanakapura Tq., Ramnagara District, Karnataka, India
  • Gopal Subbaiah Department of General Surgery, Dr. Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Institute of Medical Education and Research, Devarakagalahalli Village, Harohalli, Kanakapura Tq., Ramnagara District, Karnataka, India
  • Gautham Mungaravalli Vasantha Department of General Surgery, Dr. Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Institute of Medical Education and Research, Devarakagalahalli Village, Harohalli, Kanakapura Tq., Ramnagara District, Karnataka, India
  • Dilip Kumar Sanjeevi Nagaraj Department of General Surgery, Dr. Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Institute of Medical Education and Research, Devarakagalahalli Village, Harohalli, Kanakapura Tq., Ramnagara District, Karnataka, India
  • Geethu Damodaran Department of General Surgery, Dr. Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Institute of Medical Education and Research, Devarakagalahalli Village, Harohalli, Kanakapura Tq., Ramnagara District, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20204156

Keywords:

Midgut malrotation, Acute intestinal obstruction, Cecal volvulus, Perforation

Abstract

Midgut malrotation is a congenital anomaly seen usually in childhood. Its presentation as an acute intestinal obstruction is extremely rare in adults usually identified intra operatively. A high index of suspicion is always required when dealing with any case of acute intestinal obstruction. We report a case of young adult who presented with symptoms of acute intestinal obstruction and was diagnosed intra-operatively as cecal volvulus with impending perforation caused by midgut malrotation. Malrotation of the intestinal tract is seen due to aberrant embryology. The presentation of intestinal malrotation in adults is very rare. Contrast enhanced Computed tomography (CT) can show the abnormal anatomy clearly. Anomalies like midgut malrotation can present as an operative dilemma and awareness regarding these conditions can help surgeons deal with these conditions.

Author Biography

Praveen Gnanadev, Department of General Surgery, Dr. Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Institute of Medical Education and Research, Devarakagalahalli Village, Harohalli, Kanakapura Tq., Ramnagara District, Karnataka

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN GENERAL SURGERY DEPARTMENT

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2020-09-23

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