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Introduction: Midgut volvulus is an acute surgical emergency, which most common in neonates. Typically, these patients present with acute onset of bilious vomit. Material and method: Ten neonates with midgut volvulus as a complication of intestinal malrotation are presented. The risk in the variables of volvulus and bowel necrosis were statistically assessed. Results: Seven were male patients. All newborns were at least 24 hours of age when operated; all had bowel necrosis and four of them a short bowel syndrome. Odss was 1.7 for volvulus and 5.2 for necrosis. Conclusions: When volvulus is present the risk of bowel infarction is high. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We show the case of a 63 year old woman complaining of chronic abdominal pain and bilious vomiting. The patient was admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of intestinal obstruction which got better by medical treatment. After performing an abdominal computerized tomography, a midgut volvulus was diagnosed and later confirmed by an intestinal transit time. The patient was discharged with out symptoms after medical treatment and an elective procedure was scheduled (Ladd procedure) and to reduce the risk of volvulus and intestinal ischemia. We discuss the clinical presentation of the disease, the diagnostic methods used and the treatment options available. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]