Visceral variations in adult intestinal malrotation: A case-series study
Abstract
Methods: Thirty-two patients aged over 18 years, who underwent computed tomography (CT) and received a diagnosis of IM, were retrospectively evaluated in terms of CT findings. Aplasia or hypoplasia of the uncinate process of the pancreas, focal thickening areas that may cause suspicion of a pseudomass, location of the superior mesenteric vein relative to the superior mesenteric artery, localization of the cecum, and the frequency of a redundant sigmoid colon were determined.
Results: The frequency of IM in adults undergoing CT was 1/5,375. In two of 32 cases, the cause of acute abdomen was identified while the other cases were detected incidentally. Aplasia or hypoplasia of the uncinate process of the pancreas and a redundant sigmoid colon were detected in 21 (65.6%) and 23 (71.9%) cases, respectively. The cecum was in the normal location in eight patients (25%), and there was a normal superior mesenteric artery-vein relationship in six (18.8%).
Conclusion: Intestinal malrotation is rarely encountered in adults and most cases are incidentally detected. IM is often accompanied by aplasia or hypoplasia of the uncinate process of the pancreas. A normal superior mesenteric artery-vein relationship and the cecum in the normal position are seen in one out of every four to five cases.
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Birincil Dil
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Radyoloji ve Organ Görüntüleme
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0000-0001-6920-4317
Türkiye
Mehmet Gedik
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0000-0002-1548-0444
Türkiye
Yayımlanma Tarihi
1 Temmuz 2020
Gönderilme Tarihi
2 Temmuz 2020
Kabul Tarihi
10 Ağustos 2020
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Yıl 2020 Cilt: 4 Sayı: 7