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World J Clin Cases. Aug 26, 2020; 8(16): 3553-3559
Published online Aug 26, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i16.3553
Published online Aug 26, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i16.3553
Figure 1 Computed tomography findings.
Twisting of the mesentery around the superior mesenteric artery (thin arrow) giving a ‘‘whirlpool’’ sign (thick arrow). The dilated ascending colon (a) was moved to the left abdomen. The transverse colon (irregular circle) was located behind the superior mesenteric artery.
Figure 2 Intra-operative findings.
A: The colon mesentery was insufficiently attached. The ascending colon, cecum and 78 cm of the small intestine were necrotic; B: The transverse colon (arrow) passed through the tunnel behind the mesenteric root.
- Citation: Zhao XY, Wang X, Li CQ, Zhang Q, He AQ, Liu G. Intestinal obstruction in pregnancy with reverse rotation of the midgut: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2020; 8(16): 3553-3559
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v8/i16/3553.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v8.i16.3553