Fetal and maternal death following small and large bowel volvulus in labour

Navaneetham, N; Downey, Gabrielle

doi:10.3109/01443619609020717

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“…Intestinal obstruction in pregnancy is rare, with an incidence of 1:2500 to 1:3500 deliveries, 1,2 and is associated with high maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality 3,4 . Volvulus is the second commonest cause of intestinal obstruction in pregnancy, after adhesions, and contributes about 25% of all cases of bowel obstruction in pregnancy.…”

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Volvulus of the Right Colon in Pregnancy

Carral¹,

Esen²,

Chandrashekar³

et al. 1998

Int J Clinical Practice

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SUMMARYIntestinal obstruction in pregnancy is rare, volvulus being the commonest precipitating factor. It is a difficult diagnosis to make, because its symptoms mimic various pregnancy symptoms, but it commonly occurs in the third trimester or puerperium. A high index of suspicion is needed, and investigations for intestinal obstruction should be performed, especially when abdominal pain and vomiting persist. Careful evaluation of the abdominal cavity is also essential where a caesarean section is performed, particularly if there are unusual findings.

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“…vomiting persist. The abdomen should always be inspected at caesarean section, especially when there are unusual signs and symptoms preoperatively or unusual findings at operation 4 …”

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