Ladd Procedure

**Semantic type:** Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure

**Definition:** A surgical procedure performed to correct intestinal malrotation via division of the mesenteric (Ladd's) bands and detorsion of the affected segment(s) of the bowel. This procedure often includes appendectomy as the dissection of the bands often causes damage to the appendiceal vessels.

**Synonyms:** - Correction of Intestinal Malrotation - Ladd's Procedure - Ladd's or other malrotation procedures