title: Intestinal obstruction following previous myomectomy and the use of beta-sympathomimetics in pregnancy.
abstract: Two cases of intestinal obstruction in pregnancy following previous myomectomy are reported. The use of tocolytic agents to suppress premature uterine contractions may be a predisposing factor and probably intensifies the obstruction. As the symptoms mimic the normal side-effects of pregnancy, the diagnosis is often delayed. Laparotomy was done, as initial conservative treatment was unsuccessful in both instances. A live baby was delivered in the first case, whilst the second case ended in an abortion.
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Rachagan
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Raman
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Sivanesaratnam
authors.forename: T A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Sinnathuray
mesh_terms: D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007410:Intestinal Diseases / Q000150:complications; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000150:complications; D014591:Uterine Diseases / Q000150:complications; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists