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Intussusception and intestinal malrotation in an infant: a case report

Pediatric Surgery International volume 19, pages 413–414 (2003)Cite this article

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An abnormal cecum position is usually found in patients with intestinal malrotation. We report one case with intussusception and intestinal malrotation in a 10-month-old infant. An unusual radiologic imaging feature and also abnormal intussusception mass location are discussed.

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  1. Department of Pediatric Surgery Radiology and Pediatrics, Chang Gung Children's Hospital and College of Medicine Chang Gung University, 5 Fu-Hsin Street Kweishan, 333 , Taoyuan, Taiwan

    C.-C. Luo, C.-R. Wang & C.-H. Chiu

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Luo, CC., Wang, CR. & Chiu, CH. Intussusception and intestinal malrotation in an infant: a case report. Ped Surgery Int 19, 413–414 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-003-1022-5

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Keywords

  • Intussusception
  • Malrotation
  • Air enema reduction