This twisting causes obstruction of the intestine, and also often cuts off the blood supply to the intestine. This can cause death of some or all of the intestine, which is often fatal. Malrotation of the bowel during fetal development may predispose infants to volvulus, although a volvulus can occur in the absence of malrotation. Volvulus associated with malrotation often occurs early in life, frequently in the first year. Infants develop sudden onset signs of bowel obstruction that may include nausea and vomiting , bloody stools, abdominal pain , constipation , and shock .
Symptoms are generally dramatic enough that infants are taken early to the emergency room.
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