Sigmoid Volvulus Complicating Postpartum Period
Background. Sigmoid volvulus is a rare complication of pregnancy and the puerperium. Case. A 19-year-old patient, gravida 1 para 0 at 41 0/7 weeks of gestation, admitted for late-term induction of labor underwent an uncomplicated primary low transverse cesarean delivery for arrest of descent. Her po...
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| author | Kelsey E. Ward Erin Blake Eduardo Gonzalez Frederic Pieracci Meredith Alston |
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| description | Background. Sigmoid volvulus is a rare complication of pregnancy and the puerperium. Case. A 19-year-old patient, gravida 1 para 0 at 41 0/7 weeks of gestation, admitted for late-term induction of labor underwent an uncomplicated primary low transverse cesarean delivery for arrest of descent. Her postoperative period was complicated by sudden onset of abdominal pain and the ultimate diagnosis of sigmoid volvulus. Conclusion. Prompt surgical evaluation of an acute abdomen in the postpartum period is essential; delayed diagnosis and treatment can lead to significant maternal morbidity and mortality. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1f9570b087104025bf2817e8a95d39e92025-02-03T00:59:39ZengWileyCase Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology2090-66842090-66922017-01-01201710.1155/2017/90349259034925Sigmoid Volvulus Complicating Postpartum PeriodKelsey E. Ward0Erin Blake1Eduardo Gonzalez2Frederic Pieracci3Meredith Alston4Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USADepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USADepartment of Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USADepartment of General Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine and Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, CO, USADepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Colorado School of Medicine and Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, CO, USABackground. Sigmoid volvulus is a rare complication of pregnancy and the puerperium. Case. A 19-year-old patient, gravida 1 para 0 at 41 0/7 weeks of gestation, admitted for late-term induction of labor underwent an uncomplicated primary low transverse cesarean delivery for arrest of descent. Her postoperative period was complicated by sudden onset of abdominal pain and the ultimate diagnosis of sigmoid volvulus. Conclusion. Prompt surgical evaluation of an acute abdomen in the postpartum period is essential; delayed diagnosis and treatment can lead to significant maternal morbidity and mortality.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/9034925 |
| spellingShingle | Kelsey E. Ward Erin Blake Eduardo Gonzalez Frederic Pieracci Meredith Alston Sigmoid Volvulus Complicating Postpartum Period Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| title | Sigmoid Volvulus Complicating Postpartum Period |
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