Primary Small Bowel Volvulus in a Neonate: Case Report.

Abstract

Primary small intestinal volvulus is rare. Volvulus of the small intestinal usually occurs secondary to malrotation of the bowel. This is a report of a neonate who presented with gangrenous primary small bowel volvulus. Although the surgery was successful, the patient continued to deteriorate until death after sixteen days on admission.

Keywords: Volvulus, small intestine, gangrene.

African Journal of Paediatric Surgery Vol. 4 (2) 2007: pp.108-109