Notable Clinical Differences Between Neonatal and Post-Neonatal Intestinal Malrotation: A Multicenter Review in Southern Japan
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This multicenter study compares clinical presentations of intestinal malrotation in neonates versus older infants and children. Neonatal cases typically present with acute bilious vomiting from midgut volvulus, while post-neonatal presentations show more variable symptoms, creating diagnostic challenges for clinicians in daily practice.
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- Neonatal malrotation typically presents with bilious vomiting from midgut volvulus, requiring urgent recognition.
- Post-neonatal malrotation has variable presentation, making diagnosis more challenging in older infants and children.
- Age at presentation significantly influences clinical features and diagnostic approach for intestinal malrotation.
- Clinicians should maintain high index of suspicion for malrotation beyond the neonatal period despite atypical symptoms.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Notable Clinical Differences Between Neonatal and Post-Neonatal Intestinal Malrotation: A Multicenter Review in Southern Japan. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2023-12-01. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/8293
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