[Sigmoid volvulus, a rare complication of pregnancy]

Gynecol Obstet Fertil. 2008 Jul-Aug;36(7-8):776-8. doi: 10.1016/j.gyobfe.2008.05.004. Epub 2008 Jul 26.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Sigmoid volvulus complicating pregnancy is a rare complication with less than 80 cases reported in literature. We report the case of a young pregnant woman, admitted for sigmoid volvulus. The sigmoid volvulus was resected and Bouilly-Volkmann's colostomy was performed. According to this case and depending on the literature, the authors discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic modalities proposed for this rare entity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Colon, Sigmoid / pathology*
  • Colon, Sigmoid / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Volvulus / complications*
  • Intestinal Volvulus / pathology*
  • Intestinal Volvulus / surgery*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / pathology*
  • Pregnancy Complications / surgery
  • Pregnancy Trimester, First
  • Pregnancy Trimester, Second
  • Pregnancy Trimester, Third
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal