Persistent and newly developed gastrointestinal symptoms after surgery for intestinal malrotation in children: Dysmotility or disorders of gut and brain interaction?

Objectives: Surgery for intestinal malrotation (IM) aims to correct the defect and improve symptoms; however, many have persistent gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms postoperatively. We evaluated the incidence, clinical presentation, and long-term outcomes of children with surgically repaired IM and its possible association with disorders of gut and brain interaction (DGBI).

Methods: Multicenter retrospective study was conducted in patients from 0 to 21 years old, who had surgery for IM from 2000 to 2021 across three pediatric tertiary care centers.