Intestinal obstruction in pregnancy with reverse rotation of the midgut: A case report

Figure 1 Computed tomography findings. Twisting of the mesentery around the superior mesenteric artery (thin arrow) giving a ‘‘whirlpool’’ sign (thick arrow). The dilated ascending colon (a) was moved to the left abdomen. The transverse colon (irregular circle) was located behind the superior mesenteric artery.

Figure 2 Intra-operative findings. A: The colon mesentery was insufficiently attached. The ascending colon, cecum and 78 cm of the small intestine were necrotic; B: The transverse colon (arrow) passed through the tunnel behind the mesenteric root.