Intestinal obstruction complicating an otherwise normal pregnancy is very rare. Such cases are extremely difficult to diagnose, especially during late pregnancy. Patient usually presents with an acute abdomen. We present here a case of intestinal obstruction in late pregnancy and its outcome. High clinical suspicion is required with active intervention to increase favourable outcome in cases like these.
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