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Endoscopic reduction of a volvulus of the sigmoid colon in pregnancy: case report and a comprehensive review of the literature

Authors: Zia Aftab, Adriana Toro, Abdelrahmam Abdelaal, Mohammed Dasovky, Salahdin Gehani, Abdelatif Abdel Mola, Isidoro Di Carlo

Published in: World Journal of Emergency Surgery | Issue 1/2014

Abstract

Sigmoid volvulus is a rare, but serious, complication that can occur during pregnancy. We present a case of a 33-year-old pregnant female in the third trimester with a sigmoid volvulus. Detorsion of the volvulus was performed during colonoscopy. The patient underwent an elective sigmoidectomy at a later date. Prompt diagnosis of the volvulus sigmoid is critical to minimize fetal and maternal morbidity and mortality. Sigmoidoscopic detorsion or surgical resection are the treatment options, depending on bowel viability. A review of the literature was done.

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Title: Endoscopic reduction of a volvulus of the sigmoid colon in pregnancy: case report and a comprehensive review of the literature
Authors: Zia Aftab
Adriana Toro
Abdelrahmam Abdelaal
Mohammed Dasovky
Salahdin Gehani
Abdelatif Abdel Mola
Isidoro Di Carlo
Publication date: 01-12-2014
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: World Journal of Emergency Surgery / Issue 1/2014
Electronic ISSN: 1749-7922
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-7922-9-41

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