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Sigmoid volvulus in pregnancy.

¹Department of Surgery, Cambridge Military Hospital, Aldershot, Hampshire.

Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps

|February 1, 1990

Summary

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Sigmoid volvulus, a rare cause of intestinal obstruction, is particularly uncommon during pregnancy. This case highlights a rare successful conservative management of sigmoid volvulus in a pregnant patient.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Obstetrics and Gynecology

Background:

Sigmoid volvulus is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction, accounting for only 0.9% of cases in the U.K.
Intestinal obstruction in pregnancy is also infrequent, with reported incidences ranging from 1 in 3,600 to 1 in 66,431 maternities.

Observation:

A rare case of sigmoid volvulus occurred in a pregnant patient.
The patient presented with symptoms indicative of intestinal obstruction.

Findings:

The sigmoid volvulus in pregnancy was successfully managed conservatively.
This represents a rare outcome, as surgical intervention is often required.

Implications:

Conservative management can be a viable option for sigmoid volvulus in pregnancy.

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This case contributes to the limited literature on managing this rare condition during gestation.