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intestinal volvulus

info · Other · ICD-10: K56.2

An intestinal obstruction characterized by abnormal rotation of the intestines.

Signs and symptoms

  • Neonatal intestinal obstruction
  • Telecanthus
  • Volvulus
  • High forehead
  • Long palpebral fissure
  • Abnormality of the genitourinary system
  • Abdominal distention
  • Frontal bossing
  • Constipation
  • Intestinal malrotation

Also known as: Twist of intestine, bowel, or colon; Volvulus; familial intestinal malrotation; volvulus of midgut