Sigmoid volvulus as a cause of Intestinal obstruction in pregnancy: A
case report
- Paul Naseef,
- Ayman Abou Elnour,
- Ahmed Ramy
Ayman Abou Elnour
Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine
Author ProfileAbstract
Sigmoid volvulus is one of the rare causes of intestinal obstruction in
pregnancy and can result in significantly increased maternal and fetal
mortality rates, especially in case of delayed diagnosis. In this
report, we present a 34 week-pregnant lady presenting with intestinal
obstruction due to sigmoid volvulus and her management.