A case of fetal intestinal volvulus without malrotation causing severe anemia

Jpn Clin Med. 2015 Jan 5:6:1-3. doi: 10.4137/JCM.S20760. eCollection 2015.

Abstract

Fetal intestinal volvulus without malrotation is a rare, life-threatening disease. Left untreated, hemorrhage from necrotic bowel tissue will lead to severe fetal anemia and even intrauterine death. We encountered a case of fetal intestinal volvulus causing severe anemia, which was diagnosed postnatally and successfully treated with surgical intervention.

Keywords: fetal anemia; fetal midgut volvulus; non-reassuring fetal status.

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  • Case Reports