title: Sigmoid Volvulus Complicating Postpartum Period.
abstract: Background. Sigmoid volvulus is a rare complication of pregnancy and the puerperium.Case. A 19-year-old patient, gravida 1 para 0 at 41 0/7 weeks of gestation, admitted for late-term induction of labor underwent an uncomplicated primary low transverse cesarean delivery for arrest of descent. Her postoperative period was complicated by sudden onset of abdominal pain and the ultimate diagnosis of sigmoid volvulus.Conclusion. Prompt surgical evaluation of an acute abdomen in the postpartum period is essential; delayed diagnosis and treatment can lead to significant maternal morbidity and mortality.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA.
authors.forename: Kelsey E
authors.identifier: 0000-0003-1509-2553
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Ward
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA.
authors.forename: Erin
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Blake
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA.
authors.forename: Eduardo
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Gonzalez
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine and Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, CO, USA.
authors.forename: Frederic
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Pieracci
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Colorado School of Medicine and Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, CO, USA.
authors.forename: Meredith
authors.identifier: 0000-0001-8564-4291
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Alston