| midgut | <anatomy> The middle part of the alimentary canal from the stomach, or entrance of the bile duct, to, or including, the large intestine. Origin: Mid, a. + gut. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| malrotation / midgut volvulus | <radiology> Abnormal or incomplete rotation of bowel, narrow attachment of small bowel mesentery permits rotation, presents as midgut volvulus, surgical emergency (!), often isolated finding, 20% are associated with: duodenal atresia, annular pancreas, duodenal diaphragm (12 Dec 1998) |
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