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Volvulus of midgut

MONDO:0008666

A congenital abnormality in which the intestine is abnormally rotated (twisted). It may result in intestinal obstruction.

Also known as: congenital malrotation of intestine, intestinal malrotation, volvulus of midgut, intestinal malrotation, familial

9 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.

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Sub-types

Familial intestinal malrotation-facial anomalies syndrome (0)

Broader categories

Disease (618) Hereditary disease (172) Digestive system disorder (141) Intestinal disorder (55) Human disease (14) Disease of genetic or genomic mechanism (2) Disease by body system or component (0) Disease by etiologic mechanism (0)

Trials to join now! 3 Not yet recruiting 2 Not yet finished but already full! 1 Completed 2 Terminated 1

Ultrasound vs. MRI: spotting fetal gut twist risk before birth

Diagnosis Terminated

This study looked at whether a third-trimester ultrasound can accurately find bowel rotation issues in fetuses that raise the risk of a life-threatening twist (volvulus). Researchers compared ultrasound results with fetal MRI, the current best method. The study included 77 pregna…

Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Diagnosis

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC