Gastroparesis in pregnancy: case report and literature review

N Achong1, N Fagermo1, K Scott1

  • 1Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital - Obstetric Medicine , Brisbane, Queensland , Australia.

Obstetric Medicine
|September 1, 2016
PubMed

Gastroparesis is a syndrome characterized by delayed gastric emptying in the absence of mechanical obstruction. The most common underlying aetiology is diabetes mellitus; however, many cases are idiopathic. Pregnancy per se is associated with gastrointestinal neuromuscular dysfunction; however, reports of gastroparesis arising during pregnancy are rare. We report a case of severe gastroparesis and proximal small bowel paresis presenting during pregnancy.

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