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Incidence ∼1% (but variable depending on definition, or mode of diagnosis). Causes <5% of intestinal obstruction during childhood. Most (50–70%) are diagnosed in the neonatal period. M = F.
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Waugh GEA (1920). The morbid consequences of a mobile ascending colon. Br J Surg 7:343.
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William E Ladd. see pp. 94.
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William E. Ladd (1880–1967) – American surgeon working in Boston, MA, regarded as father of American pediatric surgery and pioneer in many areas.
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Njere, I.L., Davenport, M. (2010). Malrotation. In: Sinha, C., Davenport, M. (eds) Handbook of Pediatric Surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-132-3_13
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