Midgut volvulus associated with pregnancy.
These two cases of pregnancy-associated volvulus show that the symptomatology and physical findings of volvulus can be confusing, leading to failure of diagnosis. CT and upper gastrointestinal studies may be of help in making this diagnosis.
Matthews
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical College of Virginia, Richmond 23298.
Soper
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011253:Pregnancy in Adolescence; D013478:Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis