| Volvulus in pregnancy: a diagnostic dilemma. | |
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PMID: 17389180 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In this case report, we describe a pregnant female patient at 27 weeks' gestation with a rare complication of volvulus. Her initial symptom was acute cramping pain of the lower right abdomen. Surgical intervention was performed under the impression of peritonitis. Pathologic diagnosis revealed volvulus of the mid ileum. The remainder of her pregnancy was uneventful. The physiologic changes of pregnancy may predispose the parturient to bowel obstruction due to compression of the gravid uterus against the intestine. If volvulus is suspected, then emergent surgery should be performed. Delays in treatment may result in septic shock and even death. We present this case to remind obstetricians of such rare causes of acute abdomen during pregnancy. |
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Authors:
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Kae-Yng Ou; Yi-Ming Lee; Ching-Ru Shen; Hung-Shen Chen; Eing-Mei Tsai |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences Volume: 23 ISSN: 1607-551X ISO Abbreviation: Kaohsiung J. Med. Sci. Publication Date: 2007 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-03-28 Completed Date: 2007-05-17 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100960562 Medline TA: Kaohsiung J Med Sci Country: China (Republic : 1949- ) |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 147-50 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yuan's General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. |
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Adult Female Humans Intestinal Volvulus / diagnosis*, surgery Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis*, surgery |
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