Case Report

Malrotation with mid-gut volvulus and partial small bowel peritoneal membrane encapsulation

Ryan Frerichs, Tanusha Sewchuran
South African Journal of Radiology | Vol 28, No 1 | a2936 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/sajr.v28i1.2936 | © 2024 Ryan Frerichs, Tanusha Sewchuran | This work is licensed under CC Attribution 4.0
Submitted: 05 May 2024 | Published: 28 August 2024

About the author(s)

Ryan Frerichs, Department of Radiology, Grey’s Hospital, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Tanusha Sewchuran, Department of Radiology, Grey’s Hospital, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Abstract

Urgent investigation is crucial for infants with bilious vomiting, potentially indicating bowel obstruction. Upper gastrointestinal fluoroscopy aids diagnosis, but is not without its challenges. This case report describes a rare case of neonatal intestinal malrotation and mid-gut volvulus with an additional complication of congenital peritoneal encapsulation.

Contribution: This case study offers insights into associated diagnostic challenges and underscores the value of utilising fluoroscopy in diagnosing complex gastrointestinal conditions.


Keywords

malrotation; bowel obstruction; volvulus; congenital peritoneal encapsulation; upper gastrointestinal fluoroscopy.

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