Prompt surgical treatment is necessary for<unk>  when volvulus has occurred: * First, the patient is resuscitated with fluids to stabilize them for surgery * The volvulus is corrected (counterclockwise rotation of the bowel), * The fibrous Ladd's bands over the duodenum are cut, * The mesenteric pedicle is widened by separation of the duodenum and cecum, * The small and large bowels are placed in a position that reduces their risk of future volvulus With this condition the appendix is often on the wrong side of the body and therefore removed as a precautionary measure during the surgical procedure. This surgical technique is known as the "Ladd's procedure", after Dr. William Ladd. Long-term research on the Ladd's procedure indicates that even after surgery, some patients are susceptible to GI issues and may need further surgery.
Intestinal malrotation
Necrotizing enterocolitis
Intestinal atresia
Familial multiple intestinal atresia
Hirschsprung's disease
Duodenal atresia
Imperforate anus
Congenital tufting enteropathy