Developmental error: In fetus in initial stages of development all bowel is out side like a garden house, as abdominal wall develops it returns back in side in a systemic patron get rearranged by a series of steps, ( called rotation ) partial failure , like bands ( lad's ) etc called partial malrotation will cause obstruction of bowel in new born or later stages of life.Yes treatable by surgery.
Answered 6/28/2019
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Abnormal location: malrotation entails abnormal location and fixation of the intestine. it can result in pain, vomiting (bile), and obstruction from volvulus which can be life-threatening. any person or infant who presents will bilious vomiting has malrotation until proven otherwise and requires emergency workup!
Answered 7/27/2014
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