Diagnostic dilemma of a case of sigmoid volvulus complicating pregnancy

We report the case of a 34-year-old Malay, admitted for constipation and abdominal pain at 35 weeks of gestation. Initially, she was diagnosed to have paralytic ileus and was managed conservatively. As her condition did not improve, emergency laparotomy was performed for suspected intestinal obstruc...

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Main Authors: Nur Azurah AG (Author), Ani Amelia Z (Author), Sagap I (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Department of Surgery, UKM Medical Centre, 2011-04-04.
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