Antenatal diagnosis and management of foetal intestinal volvulus
- Author:
Khar Weng Yip
;
YKY Cheng
;
TY Leung
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Intestinal Volvulus
- From:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
2017;72(2):126-127
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
In-utero intestinal volvulus is a rare but potential life
threatening foetal complications. It is a surgical emergency
and delay in diagnosis or treatment can increase the
morbidity and mortality to the foetus. We report a case of
mild foetal bowel dilatation diagnosed at 21 weeks of
gestation. She was closely follow up and at 31 weeks of
gestation, in-utero intestinal volvulus was diagnosed with
the characteristic ‘whirlpool’ sign on ultrasound
examination. This case emphasises the importance of early
recognition and quick decision to delivery when intestinal
volvulus is diagnosed. This enabled early surgical
intervention to prevent further foetal morbidity.
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