What is the most feared complication of intestinal rotation?

Midgut volvulus is the most feared complication of intestinal malrotation, far more common among the pediatric than the adult population.

How long does it take to recover from volvulus?

Recovery after surgery is a gradual process. Recovery time varies depending on the procedure, your general health, age, and other factors. Full recovery takes six to eight weeks.

What are the complications of a twisted bowel?

Complications of a volvulus can include any of the following: a severe infection of the blood called sepsis. a malabsorption disorder called short bowel syndrome, which results from the lack of small intestine. infection of the abdomen, known as secondary peritonitis.

Can malrotation come back?

Recurrent symptoms in such cases are usually considered to be due to adhesions and one may be inclined to adopt a non-operative approach. Fu et al[16] reported only two recurrences in a series of 12 adults treated for symptomatic malrotation with one of them requiring a reoperation and the other managed conservatively.

How long does volvulus surgery take?

Bowel resection surgery usually takes between 1 and 4 hours. The usual length of stay is 5 to 7 days in the hospital. Your doctor may choose to keep you longer if complications arise or if you had a large amount of intestine removed.

Can you live with intestinal Malrotation?

Although intestinal malrotation can occur in older children (or even adults), up to 90% of patients are diagnosed by age one – many within the first week after birth. A small minority of people who have intestinal malrotation never experience symptoms, and sometimes live their whole lives without being diagnosed.

What happens if you have a volvulus after birth?

A volvulus is a problem that can occur after birth as a result of intestinal malrotation. The intestine becomes twisted, causing an intestinal blockage that prevents food from being digested normally. This blockage can also cause dehydration. This twisting can also cut off the blood flow to the intestine, and the intestine can be damaged.

Can a volvulus be repaired with a colostomy?

The colostomy may be temporary or permanent, depending on the amount of intestine that needed to be removed. The majority of children with malrotation who experienced a volvulus do not have long-term problems if the volvulus was repaired promptly and there was no intestinal damage.

What kind of surgery is needed for cecal volvulus?

To treat cecal volvulus, surgeons use a procedure called cecopexy to reposition the cecum and attach it to the abdominal wall. If the cecum is seriously damaged by volvulus, the surgeon will perform intestinal resection surgery.