Sigmoid colon volvulus in pregnancy: a case report

Authors

  • Arezoo Sedaghati Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
  • Atiyeh Vatanchi Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
  • Farnaz Hadavi Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
  • Leila Pourali Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
  • Mohammad Taghi Rajabi Mashhadi Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Abstract:

Background: Sigmoid volvulus is a rare complication in pregnancy. The clinical presentation is similar to that of non-pregnant volvulus, although the symptoms can be masked by the enlarged uterus and physiological changes during pregnancy and it can be challenged and delayed in diagnosis and treatment. Delay in diagnosis can also lead to ischemia, necrosis and perforation of the intestine, which can have adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. Case Presentation: A primigravid woman with gestational age of 31 weeks was admitted to a 3rd level center with abdominal pain and abdominal distention. From the beginning of pregnancy, the patient complained of bloating and epigastric pain, And had used herbal medicine for defecation. The patient's constipation had worsened since six days before admission to the hospital. She had no vomiting and her general condition was good. Abdominal Supine X-rays were reported completely dilated sigmoid and she was treated with a possible diagnosis of ileus. Due to the progression of symptoms and abdominal distension, rectosigmoidoscopy was performed for her, and scattered mucosal erythema was seen. Discoloration of the purple mucosa was seen from a distance of about 35 cm from the annulus and the secretions inside the sigmoid lumen were seen as blood. Ischemic necrosis and sigmoid volvulus were strongly suggested for the patient and she was immediately transferred to the operating room. The abdomen was opened with a midline incision. A 30 weeks uterus was seen and sigmoid volvulus was confirmed. Detorsion and colostomy were done. Due to the unprepared intestine and the possibility of leakage from the site of anastomosis, sigmoidectomy was not performed. After 4 days, the patient was discharged in a good general condition and became a candidate for sigmoid colon resection after delivery. Conclusion: All abdominal signs and symptoms during pregnancy, especially in late pregnancy have a complex interpretation and management, due to the impossibility of accurate abdominal examination. The most important factors in the proper management of sigmoid volvulus in pregnancy are fast diagnosis and treatment, hydration and antibiotic therapy.  

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volume 79  issue 12

pages  987- 991

publication date 2022-03

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