Sigmoid volvulus in late pregnancy.
Sigmoid volvulus in late pregnancy is an uncommon complication. We report a case of a 35 year old Caucasian woman who presented with symptoms and signs of intestinal obstruction when 34 weeks pregnant. Surgical management of the case is described and the literature reviewed.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000601:surgery; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000601:surgery; D011263:Pregnancy Trimester, Third; D012810:Sigmoid Diseases / Q000601:surgery