Cecal volvulus in pregnancy.
Obstet Gynecol
; 57(6 Suppl): 37S-40S, 1981 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-7243120
Cecal volvulus in pregnancy is an uncommon complication. A case is reported of a 28-year-old white female, gravida 2, para 1, who presented at 36 weeks' gestation with flu-like symptoms accompanied by regular uterine contractions every 3 minutes; she underwent repeat cesarean section without incident. The patient did well until the second postoperative day, when she developed obstructive bowel symptoms and underwent emergency laparotomy. Operative findings revealed cecal volvulus with partial malrotation of the small bowel, absence of the ligament of Treitz, agenesis of the left kidney, and a redundant sigmoid colon. Medical and surgical management of this case, as well as a general description of the symptoms of cecal volvulus, is discussed. Early diagnosis and operation are essential to avoid the high morbidity and mortality associated with this disease.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Complicaciones del Embarazo
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Ciego
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Obstrucción Intestinal
Tipo de estudio:
Screening_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Obstet Gynecol
Año:
1981
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos