Malrotation of the gut is a rare occurrence, commonly diagnosed during childhood, but occasionally diagnosed in adults. In children, intestinal obstruction is the most common manifestation, whereas in adult patients, the diagnosis is more challenging since the symptoms are less specific with several episodes of abdominal pain and vomit. In a particular epidemic period, like the one we are going through, these generic symptoms may mislead to a wrong diagnosis. We present the case of a young man in which occlusion due to intestinal malrotation has been misinterpreted as gastroenteric symptoms of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection, and we also overview the correct Ladd's technique, commonly performed by pediatrical surgeon, but unusual operation for adult general surgeons.
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