ISSN:
1432-2218
Keywords:
Key words: Intestinal malrotation — Laparoscopic repair — Midgut volvulus
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract. Intestinal malrotation is rare in older children and adults. We performed laparoscopic repair and treatment for a 13-year-old girl diagnosed as having intestinal malrotation complicated by midgut volvulus. Under laparoscopic vision, the midgut volvulus was untwisted by grasping and pulling the intestine; Ladd's band was divided and broadened; hepatic and splenic flexure of the colon was fixed; and finally an appendectomy was performed. The patient was walking and able to resume oral intake on the first postoperative day. There was no complaint in 6 months of follow-up, and the small incisional scar satisfied the patient and her parents.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s004649901196
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