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Sigmoid volvulus in pregnancy

S A Lord1, W C Boswell, J C Hungerpiller

  • 1Department of Surgical Education, Memorial Medical Center, Savannah, Georgia, USA.

The American Surgeon
|May 1, 1996
PubMed
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Sigmoid volvulus during pregnancy is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction. Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial to prevent severe maternal and fetal complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Case Reports

Background:

  • Intestinal obstruction during pregnancy is rare, with sigmoid volvulus being exceptionally uncommon.
  • Only 73 cases of sigmoid volvulus complicating pregnancy have been previously reported worldwide.