Sigmoid volvulus during pregnancy: A rare non-obstetric complication. Report of a case and review of the literature

INTRODUCTION: Sigmoid volvulus is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction during pregnancy associated with high maternal and foetal mortality. Effective management represents a challenge due to delayed presentation, obstructive symptoms regarded as pregnancy-related and hesitation in using radiologic...

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Autores principales: Al Maksoud, Ahmed M., Barsoum, Adel K., Moneer, Mohamed M.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2015
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4701819/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26551555
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2015.10.030

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