Document Type
Article
Version Deposited
Published Version
Publication Date
6-18-2025
Publication Title
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
DOI
10.1093/jscr/rjaf428
Abstract
Ladd's procedure is the standard surgical intervention for intestinal malrotation. Although generally curative, rare cases of early postoperative complications, including adhesions or recurrent volvulus, can necessitate reoperation. We present the case of a full-term newborn girl who underwent emergent Ladd's procedure on Day 3 of life for malrotation with volvulus. She was discharged on postoperative Day 17 but returned the following day with recurrent bilious emesis. Imaging suggested partial obstruction. Exploratory laparotomy revealed recurrent volvulus with two twists at the duodenojejunal junction, which was successfully reduced. The patient recovered well and was discharged on postoperative Day 8. This case underscores the importance of clinical vigilance in detecting rare postoperative complications following Ladd's procedure.
Recommended Citation
Clarke, Nicole; Sajdlowska, Joanna; Bustamante, John Paul; and Bhattacharyya, Nishith, "Early Recurrent Midgut Volvulus Post Ladd's Procedure in a Newborn: A Case Report" (2025). Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine Departmental Research. 298.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/som_facpub/298
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Published Citation
Nicole Clarke, Joanna Sajdlowska, John Paul Bustamante, Nishith Bhattacharyya, Early recurrent midgut volvulus post Ladd’s procedure in a newborn: a case report, Journal of Surgical Case Reports, Volume 2025, Issue 6, June 2025, rjaf428, https://doi.org/10.1093/jscr/rjaf428
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