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Clin Case Rep
; 4(8): 759-61, 2016 Aug.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-27525078
RESUMO
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.