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Midgut volvulus in pregnancy. A case report.

H M Kantor1

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stamford Hospital, Connecticut.

The Journal of Reproductive Medicine
|May 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Midgut volvulus during pregnancy is uncommon and challenging to diagnose preoperatively. This case highlights a massive small bowel resection following a cesarean section due to total midgut volvulus.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Surgical Case Reports

Background:

  • Midgut volvulus is a rare surgical emergency involving the twisting of the small intestine.
  • Pregnancy presents unique challenges for diagnosing and managing gastrointestinal emergencies like midgut volvulus.

Observation:

  • A rare case of total midgut volvulus occurred in the post-cesarean section state.
  • Diagnosis was complicated by the physiological changes associated with pregnancy and recent surgery.

Findings:

  • The study reports a case of total midgut volvulus in a postpartum patient.
  • A significant portion of the small bowel required resection due to the severity of the volvulus.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering rare gastrointestinal emergencies in pregnant and postpartum patients.
  • Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for managing midgut volvulus in this population to prevent extensive bowel loss.

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