A delayed diagnosis of incomplete intestinal rotation in a 4-year-old: A case report of atypical gastrointestinal malrotation, diagnostic and management challenges in a resource-constrained health facility
This case highlights the diagnostic value of ultrasound in older children with gastrointestinal symptoms and underscores early recognition and prompt surgical intervention. These findings greatly impact clinical decision-making and management.
Authors
- Petronilla Ngiloi
- Mathayo Shadrack (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6789-5991)
- Victor Ngotta
- Neema Lala Bayyo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5813-6531)
- Mohammed Sultan Salim
- Zaituni Bokhary
Institutions
- Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (TZ)
- Muhimbili National Hospital (TZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-04-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2025.111309
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.01