A deadly twist detorted / Philippine Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Philippine Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
; : 117-121, 2021.
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@#Intestinal obstruction secondary to sigmoid colon volvulus in pregnancy is a rare but serious complication of pregnancy with significant maternal and fetal mortality. We report the first case in this institution of volvulus of the sigmoid colon in a pregnant patient on her 30th week age of gestation that was successfully managed conservatively with flexible colonoscopic decompression and detorsion. The presenting signs and symptoms seen in this patient are the same as with a nonpregnant patient and are often nonspecific. Hence, a high level of suspicion is essential for early diagnosis. Fetal and maternal mortality rates are higher during pregnancy if the diagnosis is delayed
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الموضوع الرئيسي:
Colonoscopy
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Decompression
اللغة:
En
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Philippine Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
السنة:
2021
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