Quick Facts
What is intestinal malrotation?
Intestinal malrotation is a birth defect in which the intestines don't develop normally before birth.
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Before birth, your baby's intestines develop in one position and then turn (rotate) into their normal location
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Sometimes a baby's intestines don't rotate into the normal location, called "mal" or "bad" rotation
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Malrotation causes intestinal blockage and is life-threatening
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Babies need surgery to fix the problem
Babies with intestinal malrotation often have other birth defects.
