Volvulus of midgut
Volvulus of midgut
Definition
A congenital abnormality in which the intestine is abnormally rotated (twisted). It may result in intestinal obstruction.
Also known as congenital malrotation of intestine, intestinal malrotation, volvulus of midgut — per MONDO
Also identified as
- MESH C562456 per MONDO
- NCIT C98961 per MONDO
- OMIM 193250 per MONDO
- Orphanet 508410 per MONDO
- SCTID 458422009 per MONDO
- UMLS C0221210 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Intestine | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Intestine | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |