May 30, 2015 a beautiful baby girl was born via cesarean. Mother had mild complications but nothing life threatening. Baby girl appears to be healthy and happy! Time to take her home to meet the rest of her family. The morning of a nurse lets you know that your daughter has been vomiting green bile the whole night. Your heart begins to rapidly beat. A doctor comes in a lets you know that you daughter is dying and needs emergency surgery....there is no air in the room
What Is Intestinal Malrotation?
An intestinal malrotation is an abnormality that can happen early in pregnancy when a baby's intestines don't form into a coil in the abdomen. Malrotation means that the intestines (or bowel) are twisting, which can cause obstruction (blockage). Malrotation occurs in one out of every 500 births in the United States. Among those children who have malrotation and develop symptoms, most symptoms will occur in the first year of life. Nearly 60% of cases are diagnosed during the first week of life. Malrotation occurs equally in boys and girls. However, more boys show symptoms within the first month of life than girls.
Signs of Intestinal Malrotation?
- abdominal pain and cramping
- fussy, lethargic, or have trouble pooping.
- Vomiting
- Pale color
- A swollen, firm abdomen
- Little or no urine (due to fluid loss)
How Is Intestinal Malrotation Treated?
The most common treatment for intestinal malrotation is a surgical procedure called a Ladd’s procedure. A Ladd's procedure is usually performed immediately on those diagnosed with intestinal malrotation and volvulus. If a person is diagnosed with intestinal malrotation without volvulus, surgery may be scheduled to avoid the possibility of a volvulus in the future.
A Ladd's procedure does not place the intestines in the correct anatomical position. The goal of the Ladd’s procedure is to untwist a volvulus (if present) and place the small and large intestine in a position that makes them less likely to twist in the future.
If you suspect any kind of intestinal obstruction because your child has bilious (yellow or green) vomiting, a swollen abdomen, or bloody stools, call your doctor immediately, and take your child to the emergency room right away.
My daughter now has a proud little belly scar.
She is a Malrotaton Warrior!
Sites/Groups to check more info:
https://www.intestinalmalrotation.com/information/
https://www.facebook.com/intestinalmalrotation/
My daughter now has a proud little belly scar.
She is a Malrotaton Warrior!
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