Acute colonic obstruction from Ladd bands: a unique complication from intestinal malrotation

J Pediatr Surg. 2010 Mar;45(3):630-1. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2009.12.026.

Abstract

In patients with intestinal malrotation, Ladd bands are known to cause obstruction of the duodenum and small bowel. However, acute obstruction of the colon from Ladd bands has not been previously described. We report a case of complete obstruction of the hepatic flexure of the colon secondary to a Ladd band in a previously healthy teenage boy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen, Acute / diagnosis
  • Abdomen, Acute / etiology
  • Acute Disease
  • Adolescent
  • Barium Sulfate
  • Colon, Ascending / abnormalities*
  • Digestive System Abnormalities / complications*
  • Digestive System Abnormalities / diagnostic imaging
  • Digestive System Abnormalities / surgery
  • Digestive System Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Duodenal Obstruction / diagnostic imaging
  • Duodenal Obstruction / etiology*
  • Duodenal Obstruction / surgery
  • Duodenum / abnormalities*
  • Enema
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Laparotomy / methods
  • Male
  • Rare Diseases
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Torsion Abnormality / complications
  • Torsion Abnormality / diagnosis
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Barium Sulfate