Intestinal malrotation

There is no long-term follow-up that is useful after Ladd's procedure. Both adhesive bowel obstruction and volvulus are all-or-none events that will occur suddenly at an unpredictable moment. During the course of care for these patients at the initial diagnosis, providers ought to be thorough in documenting the risk of future volvulus so the medical record clearly directs future providers in the right direction.