Malrotation of the gut manifested during pregnancy.
J Postgrad Med
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2000 Apr-Jun; 46(2): 106-7
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-117612
ABSTRACT
The diagnosis of intestinal obstruction during pregnancy poses problems, as vomiting which is an important symptom of the obstruction can be attributed to hyperemesis of pregnancy and radiological investigation are avoided during this period. A case of intestinal obstruction due to volvulus resulting from congenital malrotation of the gut is reported here. The patient first presented during pregnancy. The case emphasises the need for thorough investigations in a case of persistent vomiting in pregnancy.
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Main subject:
Pregnancy Complications
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
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Adult
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Duodenum
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Intestinal Obstruction
Language:
English
Journal:
J Postgrad Med
Year:
2000
Type:
Article
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