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A problem at any age: a case report of congenital malrotation with bowel ischemia in an 84-year-old.

Marisa E SchwabSage P KramerAya BashiTaehyun P ChungClaudia M Mueller
Published in: BMC surgery (2022)
There is a lack of guidelines regarding screening for and management of asymptomatic malrotation in older children and adults. However, the traditional thinking is that asymptomatic malrotation diagnosed after two years of age poses minimal risk. This case illustrates the potential risk of an internal hernia in the setting of malrotation at any time during one's lifetime.
Keyphrases
  • young adults
  • physical activity
  • community dwelling
  • middle aged