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A rare cause of bowel obstruction in pregnancy

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: We present the case of a 30-year-old woman admitted at 38 weeks and 3 days gestation with a rare cause of bowel obstruction. Definitive diagnosis was not made until laparotomy. We present the unique management challenges posed and a review of the literature.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjs034

Authors: Y. Li, M. Ang, J. A. Miller

Institution: The Royal Melbourne Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,000