Malrotation with Distal Duodenal Necrosis in a Neonate

Abstract

Malrotation with midgut volvulus often results in gangrene of midgut with relative sparing of duodenum. An extremely unusual case of Malrotation with isolated necrosis of distal duodenum is described with brief review of literature. Isolated duodenal necrosis in association with malrotation is very rare; it increases the complexity of surgery and prolongs hospital stay.

Keywords

• duodenum
• gangrene
• malrotation
• volvulus