Pediatric Surgical Cases Complicated with Situs Inversus Totalis

Abstract

Situs inversus totalis (SIT) is an unusual anomaly that characterized by complete mirroring of organ locations in the opposite side of the body. Acute appendicitis, intussusception, duodenal atresia, esophageal atresia, and occasionally hydrocolpos are frequently encountered in pediatric surgeons in clinical practice. As a result; the surgeon can easily apply current treatment procedures in surgical conditions complicated with SIT as long as the surgeon is aware of the anatomical and spatial state. Complicated diseases with SIT should be kept in mind as they may be associated with some syndromes