Open AccessSmall Intestine Ischaemia Due to Volvulus During Pregnancy
Author(s) -
SURJIT SINGH NAMEIRAKPAM,
Shangchungla Keishing,
Jaichand S. Laishram,
S Ranita Devi
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2014/7929.4242
Subject(s) - medicine , pregnancy , volvulus , surgical emergency , ischemia , small intestine , short bowel syndrome , surgery , obstetrics , genetics , biology , parenteral nutrition
Small intestine ischaemia caused by volvulus is difficult to diagnose during pregnancy, as the signs and symptoms may be masked by pregnancy. An early diagnosis and a prompt surgical intervention is necessary, as morbidity and mortality of this disorder are significant. We are presenting a case of a 35-year-old pregnant woman with volvulus of small bowel.