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Malrotation<br />

Due to abnormal fixation of midgut to<br />

retroperitoneum – leads to narrow base of<br />

mesentery which can easily twist<br />

Ladd Procedure<br />

Reduce volvulus by rotating counterclockwise<br />

Division of Ladd’s bands between cecum and<br />

duodenum/right gutter<br />

Division of adhesions to widen mesentery<br />

Run bowel to r/o obstructions<br />

Appendectomy<br />

Place bowel in nonrotated position

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