Gastric Volvulus Associated with a Wandering Liver: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Tatekawa, Yukihiro

doi:10.1007/s11605-011-1636-1

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“…A total of 11 cases since 1960 have been published in medical journals. Various distinct pathologies are associated with this condition in volvulus and/or obstruction of the stomach and bowel due to a persistent ventral mesogastrium [2, 3]. To our knowledge, this is the first reported occurrence of a concurrent wandering liver and intestinal malrotation in an individual.…”

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“…A persistent ventral mesentery is known to be associated with malrotation and volvulus; however, because the ligaments of the hepatic suspensory apparatus are derived from the ventral mesentery before it fuses with the peritoneum, it has been proposed that a persistent ventral mesentery could represent an arrest in the normal development of these ligaments, which predisposes them to laxity, allowing the liver to “wander” [2, 3]. …”

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“…Both congenital and—more commonly—acquired forms of wandering liver have been described [1]. This anomaly is thought to arise in conjunction with a persistent ventral mesentery, which may incite a volvulus of the stomach and bowel [2]. In this report, we describe the first known presentation of a wandering liver and intestinal malrotation in an adult resulting in acute midgut volvulus.…”

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Wandering liver and intestinal malrotation: first report

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A wandering liver is a rare development in both the adult and pediatric population where the liver is freely displaced along a transverse axis. We describe the first known occurrence in published literature of a wandering liver in an adult individual who also had an intestinal malrotation complicated by a midgut volvulus. The abnormal ability for a liver to wander presents a highly unusual anatomy that can be disorienting. Laparoscopic surgery is a viable option in reducing a midgut volvulus and addressing an intestinal malrotation in the presence of a wandering liver. This unusual presentation educates clinicians to avoid potential misdiagnosis given the abnormal location of the duodenum, appendix, liver, and gallbladder.

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confidence: 99%

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Wandering liver and intestinal malrotation: first report

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Abdominal Pain due to a Wandering Liver

Bruneau

Sandri

Rayar

et al. 2017

Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery

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Wandering liver syndrome is an extremely rare congenital disorder. It is mainly diagnosed within the first years of life. Herein we report the case of a 40-year-old woman with hepatoptosis due to the absence of anatomical peritoneal attachments of the liver. Surgical treatment consisted in inserting the floppy right lobe of the liver in a subphrenic retroperitoneal pouch. This original technique provided excellent postoperative result.

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A wandering folded liver displaced by the distended bowel: a new case report with review of the literature

Rabie

Godavitarne

2017

Acta Chirurgica Belgica

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The clinical presentation of wandering liver is variable. Most of the reported cases were asymptomatic and are usually diagnosed while having investigation or surgery for other reasons, especially the commonly associated bowel problems. However, some patients may present with intermittent jaundice and abdominal pain secondary to the abnormal liver configuration. Due to the scarcity of the condition, the diagnosis can be challenging and improper concerns of permanent liver failure is possible. Hepatopexy is usually required for symptomatic patients with good results.

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Gastric Volvulus Associated with a Wandering Liver: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Cited by 3 publications

References 9 publications

Wandering liver and intestinal malrotation: first report

Wandering liver and intestinal malrotation: first report

Abdominal Pain due to a Wandering Liver

A wandering folded liver displaced by the distended bowel: a new case report with review of the literature

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