RT Book, Section A1 Primus, Jason A1 Martin, Colin A2 Kline, Mark W. SR Print(0) ID 1182907759 T1 Malrotation and Volvulus T2 Rudolph's Pediatrics, 23e YR 2018 FD 2018 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781259588594 LK accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1182907759 RD 2024/03/28 AB Midgut volvulus is a devastating consequence of the lack of bowel fixation that results in ischemic infarction of much of the small and large intestine, with short gut syndrome ensuing if volvulus is not recognized and treated emergently. A basic understanding of the embryological development of the gastrointestinal (GI) system is necessary for the management of malrotation. The spectrum of disease ranges from complete nonrotation to various degrees of incomplete rotation and rarely can even result in reverse rotation.