Malrotation Definition

Malrotation Sentence Examples

• Malrotation of the duodenum is a more common cause of duodenal obstruction, typically appearing in the first few weeks of life.

• In malrotation, the duodenum is usually coiled to the right, causing obstruction of the duodenum and failure of the stomach contents to pass through to the next portion of small intestine.

• Malrotation may also involve the presence of Ladd's bands, abnormal folds or bands of tissue under tension across the lumen of the duodenum.

• Malrotation can also occur with duodenal volvulus or volvulus lower in the bowel.

• Intestinal malrotation is a more common cause, occurring in one in 500 live births, although only a small percentage of these have duodenal malrotation.