| Literature DB >> 10695426 |
M A Joshi1, D Balsarkar, N Avasare, C Pradhan, G Pereira, P Subramanyan, R G Shirahatti, T T Changlani.
Abstract
A rare case of gangrenous sigmoid volvulus in a pregnant woman causing intestinal obstruction is reported. The patient had intrauterine foetal death. Laparatomy for resection of sigmoid colon and hysterotomy for removal of dead foetus was carried out. Terminal iliac colostomy with closure of rectal stump was done in the first surgery. The patient underwent colorectal anastomosis 2 months after the first operation and recovered uneventfully.Entities:
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Year: 1999 PMID： 10695426
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Trop Gastroenterol ISSN： 0250-636X