Open AccessA case report of hepatic and renal dysfunction complicating midgut malrotation in an adult
Author(s) -
Ahmad Al Samaraee,
Alixe Kilgour,
I. A. Goulbourne,
Rita Robson,
Mumtaz Hayat
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
bmj case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.231
H-Index - 26
ISSN - 1757-790X
DOI - 10.1136/bcr.06.2008.0198
Subject(s) - medicine , jaundice , presentation (obstetrics) , intestinal malrotation , hepatic dysfunction , computed tomography , midgut , radiology , general surgery , surgery , botany , biology , larva
A 39-year-old man had an unusual presentation of jaundice and acute renal dysfunction complicating midgut malrotation. Diagnosis by computed tomography scan enabled prompt surgery and functional correction of the malrotation, with a full return to normal life.