J Korean Soc Radiol. 2009 Dec;61(6):387-392. Korean.
Published online Dec 31, 2009.
Copyright © 2009 The Korean Society of Radiology
Case Report

Radiologic Findings of Reversed Intestinal Rotation in Adults: 3 Cases Report

Hyeon Seok Baek, M.D., Won Kyu Park, M.D.,2 Jae Ho Cho, M.D., Jong Yeol Kim, M.D.,3 Jay Chun Chang, M.D., Jae Woon Kim, M.D. and Kum Rae Kim, M.D.
    • Department of Radiology, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University, Korea.
    • 2Suh Joo Mir Radiologic Clinic, Korea.
    • 3Department of Radiology, Gumi CHA University Medical Center, Korea.

Abstract

Most anomalies of intestinal rotation are detected during the postneonatal period. In adults, the diagnosis and treatment of patients with a congenital anomaly of the midgut can be difficult because of their extremely rarity. Based on embryology, anomalies of intestinal rotation can be divided into non-rotation, reversed rotation and malrotation. Reversed rotation of the midgut is the rarest of all anomalies of intestinal rotation. Although this anomaly is rare, it can be diagnosed by a detailed knowledge of embryology and anatomy. We report three adult patients with reversed intestinal rotation and review the embryology, clinical presentation and radiographic findings of this disorder.

Keywords
Intestine; Rotation; Anomaly; Adult


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