title: Sigmoid volvulus in pregnancy.
abstract: Sigmoid volvulus is uncommon in the U.K. and more so in pregnancy. A case of sigmoid volvulus in pregnancy with a rare successful conclusion by conservative management is described and discussed, with a review of the literature. Sigmoid volvulus in the U.K. accounts for only 0.9% of all cases of intestinal obstruction, with most cases occurring in the elderly. Intestinal obstruction in pregnancy is also uncommon, with a reported incidence varying between 1 in 3,600 maternities to 1 in 66,431 maternities. A case is reported which was successfully treated conservatively.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Cambridge Military Hospital, Aldershot, Hampshire.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Allen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D012810:Sigmoid Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy