title: Sigmoid volvulus complicating pregnancy.
abstract: Sigmoid volvulus complicating pregnancy is an extremely rare complication with fewer than 76 cases reported in literature. We report a case of sigmoid volvulus complicating pregnancy. The sigmoid colon was resected and Hartman's colostomy was performed. The patient had a successful recovery. Aggressive resuscitation followed by early surgical intervention should be undertaken to reduce maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Burdwam Medical College, Burdwan, West Bengal, India. utpalde@vsnl.net
authors.forename: Utpal
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: De
authors.forename: K Kamal
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: De
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005313:Fetal Death; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D045822:Intestinal Volvulus / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D012810:Sigmoid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery