Cases of adult intestinal malrotation are rare but can have devastating consequences if not recognised early. Usually, adults with intestinal malrotation report chronic abdominal symptoms such as intermittent abdominal pain and vomiting, bloating, malabsorption and alternating constipation and diarrhoea [^,,].

How do you fix intestinal Malrotation?

Emergency surgery to repair the volvulus is necessary. An incision is made in the abdomen, the bowels are inspected and the volvulus is reduced. This means that the bowels are untwisted and the blood supply restored. If a small segment of bowel is dead from lack of blood flow, it is resected (removed).

What is Malrotated bowel?

Malrotation is an abnormality in which an infant's intestine hasn't formed in the right way in the abdomen. Malrotation isn't often evident unless the baby experiences a twisting of the intestine known as a volvulus. Though malrotation can lead to complications, it's treatable when caught early.