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In situs inversus is the bowel reversed as well?
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Malrotated usually.: The bowel can be malrotated in situs inversus cases. That is of little clinical significance in the adult, but may become important if you develop digestive symptoms and/or require abdominal surgery.
Answered 7/22/2013
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Yes: It can be completely reversed which is a mirror image or it can be partial which then results in a form of malrotation which can result in volvulus or twisting of the intestine. This needs surgical correction.
Answered 10/19/2013
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