Small-bowel obstruction in pregnancy after Scopinaro weight reduction operation. A case report.
A case of small-bowel volvulus occurring during pregnancy after pancreaticobiliary bypass for morbid obesity is presented. The association between pregnancy, previous small-bowel bypass surgery and intestinal volvulus is discussed.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, J. G. Strijdom Hospital, Johannesburg.
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D007581:Jejunoileal Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000209:etiology*