Malrotación intestinal en el adulto: cirugía de Ladd laparoscópica / Intestinal Malrotation in Adults: laparoscopic Ladd's Surgery

Las malrotaciones por bandas de Ladd son un subtipo de anormalidades de la embriogénesis consistentes en prolongaciones fibrosas, producto de una fijación anómala del mesenterio. Se extienden desde el ciego mal rotado hacia el retroperitoneo, pudiendo producir compresión extrínseca del duodeno. En el 90% de los casos la presentación clínica tiene lugar dentro del primer año de vida como un cuadro agudo, en forma de oclusión duodenal o vólvulo de intestino delgado con la consecuente isquemia de este o hernia interna. En la edad adulta, las formas de presentación son menos específicas. Los métodos de referencia ("gold standard") utilizados para el diagnóstico son la seriada gastroduodenal y la tomografía computarizada. El tratamiento quirúrgico consiste en la cirugía de Ladd, cuyo abordaje convencional fue descripto en 1936 por William Ladd. Presentamos el caso de un paciente adulto con un cuadro oclusivo, causado por dicha anomalía, diagnosticado de forma oportuna y resuelto de manera segura por vía laparoscópica. (AU)

Ladd's band malrotations are a subtype of abnormalities of embryogenesis consisting of fibrous extensions, product of abnormal fixation of the mesentery, that goes from the poorly rotated cecum towards the retroperitoneum, which can cause extrinsic compression of the duodenum. In 90% of cases, the clinical presentation takes place within the first year of life, as an acute condition, like duodenal occlusion or small bowel volvulus with its consequent ischemia or internal hernia. In adulthood, the forms of presentation are less specific. The gold standard methods used for diagnosis are gastroduodenal series and computed tomography. Surgical treatment consists of Ladd's surgery, whose conventional approach was described in 1936 by William Ladd. We present ta case of an adult patient with an occlusive presentation, given by this anomaly, diagnosed in a timely manner and safely resolved by laparoscopic approach. (AU)

Surgical Treatments for Femoral Shaft Fractures: A Narrative Review

@#Femoral shaft fractures are increasingly common due to various traumatic injuries. Intramedullary nail (IMN) is considered the gold standard treatment for these fractures, but comorbidities often require thorough trauma life support and intensive care. The primary goal of treatment is rigid fixation, early mobilisation, and long-term functional recovery. This article reviews current concepts in the treatment of femoral shaft fractures, including the effects of early or delayed operation, differences between antegrade or retrograde intramedullary nailing, alternative methods to using a fracture table, methods to predict nail length before operation, assessing femoral rotation during an operation, and complications.

Malrotation in the adult, a forgotten Etiology of Partial Gut Obstruction: A report of two cases

@#Ninety percent of cases of malrotation have shown signs and symptoms of intestinal obstruction by the first year of life. It is thus an often-overlooked etiology in adult patients. Evidence-based recommendations are also limited because of the paucity of cases. This paper discusses the two cases of malrotation from diagnosis to surgical management at a tertiary academic hospital. Both are previously well adult male patients with virgin abdomen who presented with vomiting and signs of intestinal obstruction. During medical decompression, CT scan with triple contrast clinched the diagnosis of malrotation for which Ladd's procedure was done, with no operative complications. The authors' experience and previous literature support early decompression, imaging, and surgery for all cases of malrotation regardless of severity of symptoms.

Malrotación intestinal durante el embarazo: Causa de abdomen agudo oclusivo / Intestinal malrotation during pregnancy: Cause of acute occlusive abdomen

RESUMEN Fundamento: La malrotación intestinal en una embarazada es infrecuente. La incidencia de la oclusión es baja y los vólvulos son más frecuentes en el tercer trimestre de la gestación. La poca especificidad de los síntomas hace más complejo el diagnóstico temprano y el tratamiento oportuno. La asociación de estas enfermedades se considera potencialmente letal para la madre y el niño. Objetivo: Describir el caso de una paciente con oclusión intestinal por vólvulo de intestino delgado y malrotación en el curso del embarazo. Reporte de caso: Paciente de 23 años, primigesta, con 24.4 semanas de gestación, con dolores abdominales previos; se recibió en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos por sospecha de abdomen agudo en el embarazo. Luego de estudios imagenológicos y de laboratorio se decidió su intervención quirúrgica con el diagnóstico de obstrucción intestinal. El diagnóstico intraoperatorio fue vólvulo de intestino delgado y malrotación intestinal tipo I, se le practicó desvolvulación y operación de Ladd. La evolución fue favorable y se conservó la gestación. Conclusiones: La malrotación intestinal complicada con una oclusión en el curso del embarazo es rara y el retraso del diagnóstico puede tener implicaciones desfavorables en la evolución de la madre y su futuro hijo. Las dificultades para el diagnóstico de esta enfermedad es preocupación de la comunidad científica y debe sospecharse en gestantes que presenten síntomas y signos de oclusión intestinal y alteraciones en los estudios imagenológicos.

ABSTRACT Background: Intestinal malrotation in a pregnant woman is uncommon. The incidence of occlusion is low and volvulus are more frequent in the third trimester of pregnancy. The poor symptom specificity makes early diagnosis and treatment more complex prompt. The association of these diseases is considered potentially lethal for mother and child. Objective: To describe the case of a patient with intestinal occlusion due to intestinal volvulus thin and malrotation in the course of pregnancy. Case report: 23-year-old patient, primigravida, with 24.4 weeks of gestation, with previous abdominal pains; She was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit on suspicion of acute abdomen in pregnancy. After imaging and laboratory studies, it was decided her surgical intervention with the diagnosis of intestinal obstruction. The diagnosis intraoperative was small intestine volvulus and type I intestinal malrotation, she underwent devolvulation and operation of Ladd. The evolution was favorable and the pregnancy was preserved. Conclusions: Intestinal malrotation complicated by an occlusion in the course of Pregnancy is rare and delayed diagnosis may have unfavorable implications for the evolution of the mother and her future child. Difficulties in diagnosing this disease is a concern of the scientific community and should be suspected in pregnant women who present symptoms and signs of intestinal obstruction and alterations in imaging studies.

Treatment of Malrotation and Limb Length Discrepancy in Osteogenesis Imperfecta Patients: Report of Two Cases

@#Malunion of recurrent fractures in Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) patients causes limb length discrepancy and malrotation. These cause added difficulty for OI patients to ambulate. Lengthening with distraction osteogenesis using an external fixator in OI patients is challenging. Acute lengthening with autologous bone graft is a known method in a normal bone but not a known procedure in OI patients. We present two clinic cases of adolescent OI patients with limb length discrepancy and externally rotated lower limb that underwent acute lengthening and rotational correction using a locked intramedullary nail and ipsilateral autologous iliac bone graft. Both patients obtained union and improvement of ambulatory capability without recurrence of fracture within five years of follow-up. Acute lengthening by 2cm and rotational correction with intramedullary nail improved the gait efficiency in the OI patients. Harvesting large amounts of the tricortical iliac bone graft, followed by controlled weight-bearing is a safe procedure.

Solitary renal duplication with misaligned malrotation of upper and lower moieties complicated by complete staghorn stones in the lower moiety: a case report / 中华泌尿外科杂志

Solitary kidney, renal duplication and malrotation are rare congenital renal malformations in urology department, and probably contributed to some complications such as obstruction, hydronephrosis, infection, stones. In this case report, we firstly presented a male patient with rarely multiple renal malformations, including solitary kidney, renal duplication, misaligned malrotation of upper and lower moieties, and accompanied by complete staghorn stones and hydronephrosis, who was treated with open pyelolithotomy under general anesthesia. After the operation, obstruction, hydronephrosis, and infection were relieved.

Intestinal malrotation, mesocolic hernia, and Meckel diverticulum - differential diagnosis of abdominal pain in adults: case report and literature review

Intestinal malrotation is a congenital anomaly caused by incomplete rotation or absence of rotation of the primitive intestine along the axis of the upper mesenteric artery during embryonic development. Embryonic development and its anatomical variations were described by Dott in 1923. Intestinal malrotation is a rare condition among adults - prevalent in a mere 0.0001% to 0.19% of the population -, and it may be associated with other anatomical deformities. It can be asymptomatic or manifest with varying intensity, from obstruction to necrosis of intestinal segments. In general, this abnormality is diagnosed in the first year of life; however, symptomsmay appear later in life,making diagnosis in adults difficult on account of non-specific symptoms. In the present study, we report a case of intestinal malrotation associated with chronic non-specific symptoms progressing to mesenteric angina. (AU)

Vólvulo de intestino medio: a propósito de dos casos / Middle intestine volvulus: on the purpose of two cases / Volvulus do intestino médio: com propósito de dois casos

La malrotación intestinal es un espectro de malformaciones, que incluye una gran variedad de alteraciones en el proceso de rotación y fijación del intestino. La ausencia completa de rotación intestinal, uno de los tipos de malrotación intestinal más frecuentes, puede presentarse como hallazgo asintomático o manifestarse clínicamente por un vólvulo del intestino medio. Sin embargo, incluso entre aquellos que se presentan con vólvulo del intestino medio, la clínica puede ser muy diferente, según el grado de isquemia y eventual necrosis intestinal. Se presentan dos casos clínicos de malrotación intestinal con vólvulo del intestino medio con presentaciones, imágenes, tratamientos y evoluciones muy disímiles. Se analizan los mismos a la luz de una revisión bibliográfica relevante al tema tratado, se sacan aprendizajes del manejo realizado y la evolución que presentaron, y se enfatizan los elementos de mayor jerarquía para optimizar el manejo de estos pacientes.

Intestinal malrotation is a spectrum of malformations that includes a great variety of alterations in the rotation and fixation process of the intestines. The total absence of intestinal rotation, one of the most frequents types of intestinal malrotation could present as an asymptomatic find or appear clinically as a midgut volvulus. However, even those that appear as midgut volvulus, could show quite different signs and symptoms according to the degree of ischemic insult and possible intestinal necrosis. Two clinical cases of intestinal malrotation with midgut volvulus with quite different presentations, images, treatments, and evolutions, are informed. The two cases are analyzed under a relevant bibliographic revision, knowledge is derived from the carried-out management and evolution, and elements for the future optimization of management are underlined.

A má rotação intestinal é um espectro de malformações, que inclui uma grande variedade de alterações no processo de rotação e fixação do intestino. A ausência completa de rotação intestinal, um dos tipos mais comuns de má rotação intestinal, pode se apresentar como um achado assintomático ou manifestar-se clinicamente como um volvo de intestino médio. Porém, mesmo entre aqueles que apresentam volvo de intestino médio, os sintomas podem ser muito diferentes, dependendo do grau de isquemia e eventual necrose intestinal. Dois casos clínicos de má rotação intestinal com volvo de intestino médio são apresentados com apresentações, imagens, tratamentos e evoluções muito diferentes. São analisados ​​à luz de uma revisão bibliográfica pertinente ao tema em questão, lições aprendidas com o manejo realizado e a evolução que apresentaram, e os elementos de maior hierarquia são enfatizados para otimizar o manejo desses pacientes.

A rare presentation of midgut malrotation as an acute intestinal obstruction and perforation in an adult

Midgut malrotation is a congenital anomaly seen usually in childhood. Its presentation as an acute intestinal obstruction is extremely rare in adults usually identified intra operatively. A high index of suspicion is always required when dealing with any case of acute intestinal obstruction. We report a case of young adult who presented with symptoms of acute intestinal obstruction and was diagnosed intra-operatively as cecal volvulus with impending perforation caused by midgut malrotation. Malrotation of the intestinal tract is seen due to aberrant embryology. The presentation of intestinal malrotation in adults is very rare. Contrast enhanced Computed tomography (CT) can show the abnormal anatomy clearly. Anomalies like midgut malrotation can present as an operative dilemma and awareness regarding these conditions can help surgeons deal with these conditions.

A rare acute presentation of intestinal malrotation in the elderly

Intestinal malrotation, a congenital anomaly of the midgut, typically presents in pediatrics age group with the most feared complication of midgut volvulus and its catastrophic sequelae. Midgut volvulus secondary to intestinal malrotation is a rare presentation in adults more so in the elderly. Its rarity portends a diagnostic dilemma for both the surgeon and radiologist. We report a 65-year-old man admitted following a referral with a 12-hour history of acute abdomen with an initial diagnosis of acute pancreatitis but later had laparotomy with intraoperative findings of a midgut volvulus and gangrenous ileal segment secondary to intestinal malrotation. This case emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis to prevent the disastrous complication of this disease. The rarity of this condition portends a formidable diagnostic challenge in adults hence the awareness of its possibility and a high index of suspicion is crucial in diagnosis.

Apendicitis aguda en malrotación intestinal. Reporte de caso / Acute Appendicitis In Intestinal Malrotation. Case Report

La malrotación intestinal es una anormalidad congénita de la rotación embriológica del intestino, se estima que más del 90% de pacientes con malrotación intestinal se presentará en los primeros 12 meses de vida. La presentación clínica en adultos se manifiesta de forma progresiva que ocurre generalmente durante el periodo postprandial, presentándose: vómitos intermitentes, dolor abdominal, pérdida de peso, diarrea crónica, peritonitis, intolerancia alimentaria, entre otros. El tratamiento dependerá de la presentación, ya sea aguda o crónica, requiriendo laparotomía de emergencia para determinar la causa. Se presenta un caso de abdomen agudo quirúrgico por apendicitis aguda en una paciente mujer de 27 años con malrotación intestinal, con presentación clínica inicial de dolor abdominal intenso, diarrea, puño percusión lumbar positiva, que finalmente llegó a una resolución adecuada y un buen pronóstico.

Intestinal malrotation is a congenital abnormality of the embryological rotation of the intestine, it is estimated that more than 90% of patients with intestinal malrotation will be presented in the first 12 months of life. The clinical presentation in adults is manifested in a progressive way that usually occurs during the postprandial period, presenting: intermittent vomiting, abdominal pain, weight loss, chronic diarrhea, peritonitis, food intolerance, among Another. Treatment will depend on presentation, either acute or chronic, requiring emergency laparotomy to determine the cause. There is a case of acute surgical abdomen for acute appendicitis in a 27-year-old patient with intestinal malrotation, with initial clinical presentation of severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, positive lumbar percussion fist, which finally reached a Proper resolution and a good prognosis.

Hernia diafragmática congénita recurrente asociada a malrotación intestinal / Recurrent congenital diaphragmatic hernia associated with intestinal malrotation

RESUMEN La recurrencia de las hernias diafragmáticas congénitas, luego de reparadas quirúrgicamente, es de baja frecuencia. Se presenta el caso de un paciente masculino de 22 años con hernia diafragmática congénita reparada inicialmente al segundo día de vida, el cual presenta disnea grado 1 y enfermedad por reflujo gastroesofágico. Se evidencia por medio de imagen una hernia diafragmática izquierda, el saco herniario con contenido de bazo, colon, cola de páncreas y glándula suprarrenal izquierda. Se aborda de manera abdominal mediante incisión subcostal izquierda, se reduce el saco herniario, se coloca malla tipo en el defecto diafragmático y se realiza procedimiento de Ladd por la presencia de malrotación intestinal.

ABSTRACT Recurrence of congenital diaphragmatic hernia, after surgical repair, is infrequent. Here, we report the case of a 22-year-old male patient with a history of congenital diaphragmatic disease initally treated with surgery on the second day of life who presented class I dyspnea and gastroesophageal reflux. A left diaphragmatic hernia with a hernia sac containing the spleen, colon, tail of pancreas and left adrenal gland. The patient underwent surgical repair via a left subcostal incision; the hernia sac was reduced, the diaphragmatic defect was repaired with a mesh and the Ladd procedure was performed due to the diagnosis of intestinal malrotation.

A Study of Gastrointestinal Tract Obstruction in Neonates and Its Management

Gastrointestinal tract obstructions are the most common surgical emergencies in neonatal period. The aetiology of these disorders is diverse and mostly the consequences prenatal developmental malformations. The management and survival are still a challenge, especially in developing countries like India.METHODSA prospective observational study was conducted in a tertiary care paediatric institute from October 2016 to September 2019. Newborns in the age group of one to 28 days, who were operated in the hospital for gastrointestinal tract obstruction were analysed. Institutional Ethics Committee approval was taken. Data with regard to demographic patterns, clinical profile, management approach and outcome, were collected and analysed.RESULTSOut of 531 newborns operated for gastrointestinal obstruction, 80% cases presented within first week of life. Male neonates were more commonly affected than females (M: F=2.2:1) and 58% cases were having low birth weight. Anorectal malformation was the commonest cause of obstruction (40.7% cases) followed by intestinal atresia (18% cases). Hirschsprung’s disease, malrotation, meconium ileus and hypertrophic pyloric stenosis were among the important aetiologies. The overall mortality in this study was 13% and septicaemia was the leading cause.CONCLUSIONSAetiology of gastrointestinal obstruction in newborn is diverse ranging from oesophageal atresia to anorectal malformations. Low birth weight and other co-morbidities are associated in many cases. The overall outcome is in improving trend due to gradual understanding about the pathology and advancement of neonatal care. Early diagnosis, surgical intervention and availability of well-equipped neonatal intensive care unit facility are essential for better survival.

Rare case of midgut volvulus with malrotation in an elderly patient

A 70 year old male who was under treatment for lymphoma, presented with a 2 day old history of not passing stool, flatus, associated with vomiting and abdominal distension. Patient was diagnosed as subacute intestinal obstruction and put on conservative management. However since his condition worsen exploratory laparotomy was performed. On laparotomy a midgut volvulus was detected and subsequently de-rotation of small gut was done. Through this paper we would like to stress out the difficulties in diagnosis and the challenges that we faced.

A fatal twist in childhood: A post-mortem finding of intestinal volvulus with malrotation

@#Gastrointestinal pathology leading to the death in paediatric age group is uncommon. The diseases that encountered were mostly intestinal obstruction, peritonitis and gastrointestinal bleeding. Due to the severe symptoms, most of the patients presented to hospital in time and were treated appropriately. However, with the presence of contributing factors, certain gastrointestinal pathology can progress rapidly leading to the death. We report a rare case of intestinal volvulus in a 3 years old girl where the deceased presented with one day short history of vomiting before her demise. The contributing factors were bronchopneumonia sepsis and underlying intestinal malrotation identified via post-mortem examination.

Adult intestinal malrotation: a case report

Midgut malrotation is an incomplete rotation of the intestine which occurs during foetal development and usually presents in the neonatal period. The bowel is not fixed adequately and is thus held by a precariously narrow-based mesentery. The incidence of malrotation has been estimated at 1 in 6000 live births, it is rare for malrotation to present in adulthood. Author report a 40-year-old man presented to emergency department with generalized abdominal pain. His symptoms began 2 days before admission. The patient really weak and his mental state was somnolence. His abdomen was slightly extended, and intestinal peristalsis was obscure. Abdominal X-rays revealed dilatation of gastric, coiled spring appearance without free air and step ladder pattern. The patient then underwent laparotomy exploration. Upon entering the abdomen, ileum was noted to completely mobilized and founded volvulus segment, a clockwise twisting three times, about 30 cm proximal from ICJ, and soon author released it. The ligament of Treitz misplaced, there was in the right lower quadrant, close by ICJ. Then about 110 cm segment of ileum necrotic, the rest of the small bowel was normal, author found internal hernia in the right lower quadrant and there was Ladd's band. Clinicians should be aware of this serious cause of abdominal pain. The diagnosis of malrotation in adulthood is often delayed. Complete resolution of acute obstruction or chronic abdominal pain is the result of a high index of suspicion for malrotation, appropriate diagnostic studies, and aggressive treatment.

Obstrucción duodenal congénita de etiología múltiple: reporte de un caso con malrotación intestinal, bandas de Ladd y membrana duodenal intrínseca como causantes de obstrucción intestinal en el neonato / Congenital duodenal obstruction of multiple etiology: case report with intestinal malrotation, Ladd bands and intrinsic duodenal membrane as causes of intestinal obstruction in the neonate

Resumen: La obstrucción duodenal congénita agrupa un amplio espectro de anomalías en el desarrollo del intestino delgado; se clasifica según su etiología tanto en extrínseca como intrínseca. Su presentación es relativamente común, teniendo una incidencia de 1: 2.500-10.000 nacidos vivos y normalmente presenta asociación con aneuploidías (como la trisomía 21) y malformaciones cardíacas. Las imágenes tienen un papel importante en la aproximación diagnóstica y la radiografía de abdomen simple, es el primer escalón en la aproximación de la obstrucción intestinal. El tratamiento involucra una exploración quirúrgica del abdomen con corrección de los defectos encontrados. Este es un reporte de caso de un neonato que presentó obstrucción duodenal congénita de etiología tanto extrínseca (malrotacion intestinal y bandas de Ladd) como obstrucción intrínseca (membranas duodenales).

Abstract: Congenital duodenal obstruction groups together a broad spectrum of abnormalities in the development of the small intestine; it is classified according to its etiology as both extrinsic and intrinsic. Its presentation is relatively common, having an incidence of 1: 2.500-10.000 live births and it is normally associated with aneuploidy (such as trisomy 21) and cardiac malformations. Images play an important role in the diagnostic approach, with simple abdominal radiography being the first step in the approximation of intestinal obstruction. The treatment corresponds to a surgical exploration of the abdomen with resolution of the defects found. This is a case report of a newborn who presented congenital duodenal obstruction of both extrinsic etiology (intestinal malrotation and Ladd bands) and intrinsic obstruction (duodenal membranes).

Sub-hepatic Caecum with Extra-pelvic Looped Sigmoid Colon: An Embryological and Clinical Perspective

Introduction: We encountered variation in the placementof large intestine in abdominal cavity of a 76-years-old malecadaver during dissection of abdominal cavity. The workwas performed in Department of Anatomy during routineMBBS teaching sessions. The aim of this paper is to reportco-existence of error of mid-gut development and alongwith variant topo-morphology of sigmoid colon in the samecadaver.Case Report: Sub-hepatic caecum with high riding vermiformappendix with absent ascending colon was seen on the rightside of abdominal cavity. Concomitantly on the left side of theabdominal cavity dilated, looped sigmoid colon occupied theleft hypochondrium, left lumbar region and left iliac fossa. Wereport these findings along with the embryological basis andclinical significance.Conclusion: An insight about the errors in development ofmid-gut resulting into the variant topography of caecum willfacilitate surgeons and radiologists in prompt diagnosis andquick modification of the protocol during invasive procedures.

Is There a Need for Bowel Management after Surgery for Isolated Intestinal Malrotation in Children? / 대한소아소화기영양학회지

PURPOSE: Few studies have reported non-acute long-term morbidity rates in children with intestinal malrotation. The aim of this study was to investigate the rate of constipation in children undergoing Ladd's procedure for isolated intestinal malrotation. METHODS: This retrospective study included children aged <15 years who underwent Ladd’s procedure for intestinal malrotation between 2001 and 2016. Demographics, presence of volvulus perioperatively, need for bowel resection, short term (<30 days) and long-term complications, including mortality were recorded. Constipation was defined as treatment with laxatives at 1-year follow-up. RESULTS: Of the 43 children included in the study, 49% were boys. The median age at surgery was 28 days (0–5, 293 days). Volvulus occurred in 26 children (60.5%), and bowel resection was required in 4 children (9.3%). Short-term complications categorized as grades II–V according to the Clavien-Dindo classification occurred in 13 children (30.2%). Of these, 5 children (11.6%) required re-operation. Constipation was observed in 9 children (23.7%) at the 1-year follow-up. No difference was observed in the rate of perioperative volvulus between children with and without constipation (44% vs. 65%, p=0.45). Excluding re-operations performed within 30 days after surgery, 3 children (6%) underwent surgery for intestinal obstruction during the study period. CONCLUSION: Many children undergoing Ladd's procedure require bowel management even at long-term follow-up, probably secondary to constipation. It is important to thoroughly evaluate bowel function at the time of follow-up to verify or exclude constipation, and if treatment of constipation is unsuccessful, these children require evaluation for dysmotility disorders and/or intestinal neuronal dysplasia.

Malrotación intestinal en adultos: causa infrecuentede obstrucción intestinal / Intestinal malrotation in adults: An uncommon cause of intestinal obstruction

La malrotación intestinal es una malformación congénita que afecta hasta al 1 % de la población. Aproximada-mente, el 90 % de los casos se presenta en la edad pediátrica y, rara vez, en la población adulta, lo que convierte a esta alteración en un reto para los profesionales sanitarios. Se presenta el caso de una paciente que se inició con un cuadro de obstrucción intestinal y abdomen agudo; se le diagnosticó malrotación intestinal, vólvulo y obstrucción por bridas, durante la laparotomía exploradora ur-gente. El conocimiento de condición patológica es imprescindible para poder brindarle un correcto tratamiento quirúrgico

The intestinal malrotation is a congenital malformation that affects up to 1% of the population. Approximately 90% of cases are diagnosed in the pediatric age and rarely in the adult population, which makes this pathology a challenge for health professionals.This is a case of a patient who presented with intestinal obstruction and acute abdomen that was diagnosed during the emergency exploratory laparotomy with intestinal malrotation, volvulus and obstruction. The knowledge of this pathology is essential to perform its correct surgical treatment