Midgut Volvulus Is a Rare Cause of Intestinal Obstruction in Adults: A Case Report

Midgut Volvulus Is a Rare Cause of Intestinal Obstruction in Adults: A Case Report Publisher

Ahmadi Amoli H¹ ; Rahimpour E¹ ; Firouzeh N² ; Abbaszadehkasbi A² ; Jazaeri SA¹

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1. Sina Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran
2. School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran

Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports Published:2019

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Introduction: The incidence of midgut vovulus is rare in adults. However, a significant number of cases were seen in infant and children. Presentation of case: We report a case of a 34-year-old male who presented to the emergency room with persistent periumbilical abdominal pain without any other symptoms. Contrast-enhanced CT showed clearly the typical finding of midgut volvulus like whirlpool sign, corkscrew sign, and the superior mesenteric vein to the left of superior mesenteric artery. The patient was planned for Ladd's procedure and emergency laparotomy performed successfully with an uneventful postoperative recovery. Discussion: Managing midgut volvulus is based on presentation. In symptomatic cases surgery is the treatment, but in asymptomatic cases, treatment is controversial. Conclusion: Although midgut volvulus is rare in adults, it should be considered as an intestinal obstruction. © 2019

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MLA	Ahmadi Amoli H, et al.. "Midgut Volvulus Is a Rare Cause of Intestinal Obstruction in Adults: A Case Report." International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, vol. 58, no. , 2019, pp. 41-44.
APA	Ahmadi Amoli H, Rahimpour E, Firouzeh N, Abbaszadehkasbi A, Jazaeri SA (2019). Midgut Volvulus Is a Rare Cause of Intestinal Obstruction in Adults: A Case Report. International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, 58(), 41-44.
Chicago	Ahmadi Amoli H, Rahimpour E, Firouzeh N, Abbaszadehkasbi A, Jazaeri SA. "Midgut Volvulus Is a Rare Cause of Intestinal Obstruction in Adults: A Case Report." International Journal of Surgery Case Reports 58, no. (2019): 41-44.
Harvard	Ahmadi Amoli H et al. (2019) 'Midgut Volvulus Is a Rare Cause of Intestinal Obstruction in Adults: A Case Report', International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, 58(), pp. 41-44.
Vancouver	Ahmadi Amoli H, Rahimpour E, Firouzeh N, Abbaszadehkasbi A, Jazaeri SA. Midgut Volvulus Is a Rare Cause of Intestinal Obstruction in Adults: A Case Report. International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. 2019;58():41-44.
BibTex	@article{ author = {Ahmadi Amoli H and Rahimpour E and Firouzeh N and Abbaszadehkasbi A and Jazaeri SA}, title = {Midgut Volvulus Is a Rare Cause of Intestinal Obstruction in Adults: A Case Report}, journal = {International Journal of Surgery Case Reports}, volume = {58}, number = {}, pages = {41-44}, year = {2019} }
RIS	TY - JOUR AU - Ahmadi Amoli H AU - Rahimpour E AU - Firouzeh N AU - Abbaszadehkasbi A AU - Jazaeri SA TI - Midgut Volvulus Is a Rare Cause of Intestinal Obstruction in Adults: A Case Report JO - International Journal of Surgery Case Reports VL - 58 IS - SP - 41 EP - 44 PY - 2019 ER -

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