Small Intestine Ischaemia due
to Volvulus during Pregnancy
Published: April 1, 2014 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2014/.4242
Shantajit Nameirakpam, Shangchungla Keishing, Jaleshwar Laishram, Ranita Devi S.
1. Post Graduate Trainee, Department of Surgery, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences Imphal, India.
2. Post Graduate Trainee, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences Imphal, India.
3. Registrar, Department of Surgery, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences Imphal, India.
4. Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, RIMS Imphal, India.
Correspondence Address :
Dr. Shantajit Nameirakpam,
Chingamakha Irom Leirak Singjamei, Imphal, West Manipur, India.
Phone: 7308161777, E-mail: shantajit@gmail.com
Abstract
Small intestine ischaemia caused by volvulus is difficult to diagnose during pregnancy, as the signs and symptoms may be masked by pregnancy. An early diagnosis and a prompt surgical intervention is necessary, as morbidity and mortality of this disorder are significant. We are presenting a case of a 35-year-old pregnant woman with volvulus of small bowel.
Keywords
Small intestine volvulus, Gangrene, Jejuno-ileal anastomosis, Surgical acute abdomen