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Intestinal Obstruction in Pregnancy : A Case Report
Joint Authors
Chang, Stephen Kin Yong
Rauff, Shakina
Tan, Eng Kien
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-2, 2 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-02-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
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.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rauff, Shakina& Chang, Stephen Kin Yong& Tan, Eng Kien. 2013. Intestinal Obstruction in Pregnancy : A Case Report. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-2.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rauff, Shakina…[et al.]. Intestinal Obstruction in Pregnancy : A Case Report. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-2.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Rauff, Shakina& Chang, Stephen Kin Yong& Tan, Eng Kien. Intestinal Obstruction in Pregnancy : A Case Report. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-481169
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-481169