Intestinal Malrotation Stories
Charlie began experiencing concerning GI symptoms at birth but it took seven weeks to receive a diagnosis of intestinal malrotation and volvulus. Despite surgery Charlie continued to struggle with vomiting and failure to thrive, leading his mom to begin searching for new doctors who could help him.
Read MoreAs a baby Nathan experienced recurrent vomiting episodes, but his parents were assured he simply had frequent stomach viruses. During one episode Nathan’s temperature dropped and he began passing bloody stools. He was rushed to the hospital but passed away before doctors were able to perform his life saving surgery.
Read MoreAlaina seemed perfectly healthy at birth, but several hours after arriving home from the hospital she began vomiting green bile. Her parents rushed her to the hospital as quickly as possible, unfortunately a volvulus had already damaged her entire small intestine.
Read MoreWhen Pearce began projectile vomiting yellow bile a few days after birth, his nurse-mom knew right away that something was wrong. When an upper GI series came back “normal” she was assured that Pearce’s bilious emesis was not a cause for concern.
Read MoreOn Lyra’s fifth birthday she had emergency surgery for intestinal malrotation and volvulus. After the Ladd’s procedure her GI symptoms became so severe her parents feared she would spend the rest of her life in pain.
Read MoreRohan appeared healthy after birth, but several hours later his temperature dropped and he began spitting up. An upper GI panel indicated Rohan had intestinal malrotation and volvulus. Surgeons attempted to perform a Ladd’s procedure but found Rohan didn’t have enough viable bowel left to survive.
Read MoreChaz began spitting up yellow bile as a newborn. When his mother called the pediatrician she immediately recognized his symptoms as a medical emergency and instructed Chaz’s mother to head to the hospital.
Read MoreDre had always been a healthy child until he passed away suddenly from complications of intestinal malrotation and volvulus at age 11. Dre’s kindness lives on in the four lives he saved through organ donation.
Read MoreHope began vomiting bright yellow bile as a newborn, but her pediatrician said as long as it wasn't projectile or green it was fine. When Hope’s mother showed the yellow stain on her baby blanket to a pediatric emergency physician, he leapt straight into action.
Read MoreTyler’s GI issues began in infancy but he wasn’t diagnosed with intestinal malrotation until his teens. Since his initial Ladd’s procedure Tyler has undergone numerous surgeries for recurrent volvulus and adhesions.
Read MoreMya’s mom had a gut feeling her feeding issues were more than reflux. By the time Mya was properly diagnosed with intestinal malrotation and volvulus it was too late.
Read MoreWhen three year old Nolan woke up screaming in the middle of the night, his parents had no idea they were about to embark on a 131 day rollercoaster ride that would include three life saving surgeries.
Read MoreAfter Oakley's first Ladd's procedure for intestinal malrotation his parents were told the chance of a recurrent volvulus was slim. When Oakley started vomiting a month after surgery his parents had to fight to find doctors who would listen to them.
Read MoreAt five days old Ivar was rushed into surgery for intestinal malrotation and volvulus. By the time Ivar reached the operating table it was too late, and his family was forced to say goodbye to their newborn son.
Read MoreTaylor had chronic stomach aches growing up, but was always told it was due to stress or anxiety. When she was 31 years old she began experiencing extreme pain and vomiting, she was quickly diagnosed with intestinal malrotation and volvulus.
Read MoreAt three days old Elliston was discharged from the hospital. Less than two hours later his parents found themselves sitting in the ER of the same hospital they had just been discharged from.
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