Abstract
Intestinal volvulus without malrotation is a rare disease that causes volvulus of the small intestine despite normal intestinal rotation and fixation. We encountered a neonate with this disease who developed early jaundice and was suspected to have a fetal onset. This patient was characterized by early jaundice complicating intestinal volvulus without malrotation and is considered to have exhibited reduced fetal movement and early jaundice as a result of volvulus, necrosis, and hemorrhage of the small intestine in the fetal period. If abdominal distention accompanied by early jaundice is noted in a neonate, intestinal volvulus without malrotation and associated intraabdominal hemorrhage should be suspected and promptly treated.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 418-421 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Turkish Journal of Pediatrics |
Volume | 57 |
Issue number | 4 |
Publication status | Published - 2015 Jul 1 |
Keywords
- Early jaundice
- Fetal onset
- Intestinal volvulus
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health