Intestinal obstruction in pregnant women. Case report

Authors

  • John Apaza Servicio de Ginecología y Obstetricia, Hospital Regional Honorio Delgado, Arequipa, Perú
  • Lesly Montes Servicio de Ginecología y Obstetricia, Hospital Regional Honorio Delgado, Arequipa, Perú

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31403/rpgo.v47i479

Abstract

A case of intestinal obstruction with sigmoid colon volvulus in a 14-weeks pregnant woman is presented. This is a rare complication of difficult diagnosis; and the case reported was due to an internal hernia. Some aspects of pathophysiology and diagnosis are discussed.

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Published

2015-05-10

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Casos Clínicos