Malrotation with transverse colon volvulus in early pregnancy: A rare cause for acute intestinal obstruction

Digvijoy Sharma, Rajesh Parameshwaran*, Tushar Dani, Prashanth Shetty

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Abstract

Colonic volvulus is a relatively uncommon cause of large bowel obstruction, accounting for 10% of colonic obstructions. Volvulus of the transverse colon is quite rare, accounting for only 4-11% of all reported cases. We report an unusual case of documented volvulus of the transverse colon in a pregnant woman with intestinal malrotation and concomitant acute intestinal obstruction by congenital bands and adhesions.

Original languageEnglish
Article number200820
JournalBMJ Case Reports
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20-08-2013

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Medicine

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