| Cecal volvulus in pregnancy: report of a case and review of the safety and utility of medical diagnostic imaging in the assessment of the acute abdomen during pregnancy. | |
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PMID: 17610000 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We report a case of a 38-year-old woman who presents at 31 weeks of gestation with acute abdominal pain. Computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen and pelvis showed a cecal volvulus. Emergency cesarean section was performed for fetal distress. Laparotomy confirmed the CT findings and a right hemicolectomy was performed. While not advocating overutilization, this case demonstrates that helical CT can be, in the correct clinical scenario, an acceptable, useful, and relatively noninvasive test in the accurate assessment of the acute abdomen in pregnancy. We review the safety and utility of medical diagnostic imaging in the assessment of the acute abdomen in pregnancy. |
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Authors:
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Brian A Hogan; Carl J Brown; Jacqueline A Brown |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2007-07-03 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Emergency radiology Volume: 15 ISSN: 1070-3004 ISO Abbreviation: Emerg Radiol Publication Date: 2008 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-02-05 Completed Date: 2008-07-24 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9431227 Medline TA: Emerg Radiol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 127-31 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Radiology, St. Paul's Hospital, 1081 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6Z 1Y6. bhogie@eircom.net |
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Abdomen, Acute
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etiology* Adult Cecal Diseases / radiography*, surgery Female Humans Intestinal Volvulus / radiography*, surgery Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications / radiography*, surgery Tomography, X-Ray Computed* |
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