Intrauterine intestinal volvulus with hemoperitoneum presenting as fetal distress at 34 weeks' gestation.
A case of intrauterine intestinal volvulus and hemoperitoneum with symptoms of fetal distress at 34 weeks' gestation is presented. The mechanism of production of late decelerations in this setting is discussed.
D005260:Female; D005316:Fetal Distress / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006340:Heart Rate, Fetal; D006465:Hemoperitoneum / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000150:complications*; D007579:Jejunal Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis