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Case Report

RMJ. 2015; 40(4): 472-473


Chronic constipation in late pregnancy: an alarming sign for sigmoid volvulus

Yashpal Singh, Ashok Kumar Yadav.




Abstract

Sigmoid volvulus complicating pregnancy is an extremely rare condition, that need an emergency management. Intestinal obstruction in pregnancy it self is a rare entity but when associated with sigmoid volvulus and history of chronic constipation in late pregnancy need emergency attention.

Key words: Pregnancy; intestinal obstruction; sigmoid volvulus






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