What Other Parents Are Reading About Intestinal Malrotation An
intestinal obstruction is a blockage of the digestive tract that
prevents the proper passage of food. Some intestinal
obstructions are present at birth, while others are caused by
such problems as hernias, abnormal scar tissue growth after an
abdominal operation, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Malrotation is twisting of the intestines (or bowel) caused by
abnormal development while a fetus is in utero, and can cause
obstruction. Malrotation occurs in 1 out of every 500 births in
the United States. Some children with intestinal malrotation are
born with other associated conditions, including: - other
defects of the digestive system - heart defects - abnormalities
of other organs, including the spleen or liver Some kids with
malrotation never experience complications and are never
diagnosed. But most develop symptoms during infancy, and the
majority are diagnosed by 1 year of age. Although surgery is
required to repair malrotation, most kids