A case report of hepatic and renal dysfunction complicating midgut malrotation in an adult.

A 39-year-old man had an unusual presentation of jaundice and acute renal dysfunction complicating midgut malrotation. Diagnosis by computed tomography scan enabled prompt surgery and functional correction of the malrotation, with a full return to normal life.

Primary neuroendocrine neoplasm of the gallbladder.

Carcinoid tumours are distinct neuroendocrine tumours with characteristic clinical and histological behavioural properties which arise mainly in the gastrointestinal tract (73.7%) or bronchopulmonary system (25.1%).

Long-term results after Nissen fundoplication: a 5-15-year review.

In a study of 154 consecutive patients who had a Nissen fundoplication performed by 12 surgeons over a 10-year period, 117 (76%) were available for review of symptoms 5-15 years after the procedure. Heartburn, the most common presenting symptom, was abolished in 85.5% and epigastric pain in 84.