title: Sigmoid volvulus in pregnancy: case report and review of literature.
abstract: Sigmoid volvulus in pregnancy is a very rare condition. Despite this, clinicians should have a high index of suspicion of this condition if they encounter a pregnant woman with symptoms suggestive of bowel obstruction. Incorrect diagnosis may be catastrophic, resulting in major complications, including fetal and maternal death.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery Fiji School of Medicine Colonial War Memorial Hospital Fiji National University Suva City Fiji.
authors.forename: Costas
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Serafeimidis
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery Fiji School of Medicine Colonial War Memorial Hospital Fiji National University Suva City Fiji.
authors.forename: Ifereimi
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Waqainabete
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery Fiji School of Medicine Colonial War Memorial Hospital Fiji National University Suva City Fiji.
authors.forename: Anne
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Creaton
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery Fiji School of Medicine Colonial War Memorial Hospital Fiji National University Suva City Fiji.
authors.forename: Esala
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Vakamacawai
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery Fiji School of Medicine Colonial War Memorial Hospital Fiji National University Suva City Fiji.
authors.forename: Ronal
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kumar
keywords: Pregnancy; sigmoid volvulus; surgical emergency