Intestinal Obstruction in Pregnancy: A Case Report
Background. Intestinal obstruction in pregnancy is uncommon. The condition is associated with significant maternal and fetal mortality. The delay in diagnosis is due to nonspecific symptoms and a disinclination to carry out radiologic investigations in pregnancy. Case. A 39-year-old lady at 32 weeks...
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| description | Background. Intestinal obstruction in pregnancy is uncommon. The condition is associated with significant maternal and fetal mortality. The delay in diagnosis is due to nonspecific symptoms and a disinclination to carry out radiologic investigations in pregnancy. Case. A 39-year-old lady at 32 weeks of gestation presented with abdominal pain and nausea. Her symptoms worsened during admission. A computed tomography (CT) scan showed dilated small bowel loops suggestive of intestinal obstruction. She eventually underwent a laparotomy as conservative measures failed.
Conclusion. A high index of clinical suspicion is required to diagnose intestinal obstruction in pregnancy. Prompt diagnosis should be made and the appropriate treatment instituted. Surgical intervention should be performed if necessary as further delay only results in increased morbidity and mortality. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a542e013605c47dab82c635f6c6a3b362025-08-20T03:38:12ZengWileyCase Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology2090-66842090-66922013-01-01201310.1155/2013/564838564838Intestinal Obstruction in Pregnancy: A Case ReportShakina Rauff0Stephen Kin Yong Chang1Eng Kien Tan2Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, National University Hospital, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, 119074, SingaporeDivision of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Liver Transplant Programme, Department of Surgery, National University Hospital, 119074, SingaporeDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, National University Hospital, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, 119074, SingaporeBackground. Intestinal obstruction in pregnancy is uncommon. The condition is associated with significant maternal and fetal mortality. The delay in diagnosis is due to nonspecific symptoms and a disinclination to carry out radiologic investigations in pregnancy. Case. A 39-year-old lady at 32 weeks of gestation presented with abdominal pain and nausea. Her symptoms worsened during admission. A computed tomography (CT) scan showed dilated small bowel loops suggestive of intestinal obstruction. She eventually underwent a laparotomy as conservative measures failed. Conclusion. A high index of clinical suspicion is required to diagnose intestinal obstruction in pregnancy. Prompt diagnosis should be made and the appropriate treatment instituted. Surgical intervention should be performed if necessary as further delay only results in increased morbidity and mortality.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/564838 |
| spellingShingle | Shakina Rauff Stephen Kin Yong Chang Eng Kien Tan Intestinal Obstruction in Pregnancy: A Case Report Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| title | Intestinal Obstruction in Pregnancy: A Case Report |
| title_full | Intestinal Obstruction in Pregnancy: A Case Report |
| title_fullStr | Intestinal Obstruction in Pregnancy: A Case Report |
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