BACKGROUND Reverse rotation of the midgut is a rare type of intestinal malrotation.Volvulus of the right colon or entire midgut,stenosis of the transverse colon and obstruction of the duodenojejunal junction are commo...BACKGROUND Reverse rotation of the midgut is a rare type of intestinal malrotation.Volvulus of the right colon or entire midgut,stenosis of the transverse colon and obstruction of the duodenojejunal junction are common complications of reverse rotation.In this study,we report the first case of intestinal obstruction associated with reverse rotation in pregnancy.CASE SUMMARY A 31-year-old woman at 362+wk gestation presented to the emergency department with progressive abdominal cramping,nausea and bilious vomiting.Abdominal ultrasound scanning showed dilatation of the bowel.Computed tomography scanning revealed features of reverse rotation of the midgut with intestinal volvulus.After consultation with the obstetrician,the pregnancy was terminated and exploratory abdominal surgery was performed.Intra-operatively,it was found that the mesentery of the colon and small intestine was insufficiently attached.The right colon and the small intestinal mesentery was twisted,and intestinal necrosis was observed.The duodenum and duodenojejunal junction were curved in front of the transverse colon,and the transverse colon passed through the tunnel behind the mesenteric root.Intestinal reverse rotation with volvulus was confirmed.The necrotic intestine was resected and small intestine mesenteric reconstruction was performed.The patient recovered after surgery.After leaving the hospital,the patient and her daughter remained well during an 8-month follow-up period.CONCLUSION We report the diagnosis,treatment and etiology of a pregnant patient with intestinal obstruction due to reverse rotation of the midgut.For similar cases,appropriate diagnosis and treatment should be carried out according to the condition of the fetus and pregnant woman.展开更多
目的探讨超声对新生儿肠旋转不良合并中肠扭转（Midgut volvulus in intestinal malrotation,MVIM）的诊断价值。方法对11例术前超声明确诊断并经手术证实的MVIM新生儿的临床及超声资料进行回顾性分析。结果超声均发现肠系膜根部肠系膜...目的探讨超声对新生儿肠旋转不良合并中肠扭转（Midgut volvulus in intestinal malrotation,MVIM）的诊断价值。方法对11例术前超声明确诊断并经手术证实的MVIM新生儿的临床及超声资料进行回顾性分析。结果超声均发现肠系膜根部肠系膜上静脉围绕肠系膜上动脉顺时针旋转形成的＂漩涡征＂,旋转度数为270°~720°,诊断符合率为100%。结论超声诊断新生儿MVIM特异性强,准确率高,应作为术前确诊的首选检查方法。展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Reverse rotation of the midgut is a rare type of intestinal malrotation.Volvulus of the right colon or entire midgut,stenosis of the transverse colon and obstruction of the duodenojejunal junction are common complications of reverse rotation.In this study,we report the first case of intestinal obstruction associated with reverse rotation in pregnancy.CASE SUMMARY A 31-year-old woman at 362+wk gestation presented to the emergency department with progressive abdominal cramping,nausea and bilious vomiting.Abdominal ultrasound scanning showed dilatation of the bowel.Computed tomography scanning revealed features of reverse rotation of the midgut with intestinal volvulus.After consultation with the obstetrician,the pregnancy was terminated and exploratory abdominal surgery was performed.Intra-operatively,it was found that the mesentery of the colon and small intestine was insufficiently attached.The right colon and the small intestinal mesentery was twisted,and intestinal necrosis was observed.The duodenum and duodenojejunal junction were curved in front of the transverse colon,and the transverse colon passed through the tunnel behind the mesenteric root.Intestinal reverse rotation with volvulus was confirmed.The necrotic intestine was resected and small intestine mesenteric reconstruction was performed.The patient recovered after surgery.After leaving the hospital,the patient and her daughter remained well during an 8-month follow-up period.CONCLUSION We report the diagnosis,treatment and etiology of a pregnant patient with intestinal obstruction due to reverse rotation of the midgut.For similar cases,appropriate diagnosis and treatment should be carried out according to the condition of the fetus and pregnant woman.
文摘目的探讨超声对新生儿肠旋转不良合并中肠扭转（Midgut volvulus in intestinal malrotation,MVIM）的诊断价值。方法对11例术前超声明确诊断并经手术证实的MVIM新生儿的临床及超声资料进行回顾性分析。结果超声均发现肠系膜根部肠系膜上静脉围绕肠系膜上动脉顺时针旋转形成的＂漩涡征＂,旋转度数为270°~720°,诊断符合率为100%。结论超声诊断新生儿MVIM特异性强,准确率高,应作为术前确诊的首选检查方法。
