Malrotation with transverse colon volvulus in early pregnancy: a rare cause for acute intestinal obstruction. (20th August 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sharma, Digvijoy; Parameshwaran, Rajesh; Dani, Tushar; Shetty, Prashanth
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2013
• Publication Date: 2013-08-20
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2013-200820
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

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.