Intestinal obstruction and pregnancy. Diagnostic and therapeutic approach. Apropos of 3 cases |
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Authors: | P A Lehur O Wetzel D Cloarec H Gibaud P Lopez J Leborgne |
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Affiliation: | Chirurgie générale et digestive, H?pital La?nnec, Nantes. |
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Abstract: | The etiological diagnosis of obstruction is difficult during pregnancy. The authors report 3 cases of this rare association: obstruction due to adhesions [1], volvulus of the transverse colon on a common mesentery [1] and obstruction due to an appendix abscess [1]. Complementary investigations, obviously limited under these circumstances, were based on plain abdominal X-rays, repeated if necessary. The diagnosis must be made early and appropriate treatment given in order to ensure a good materno-fetal prognosis as was obtained in these 3 cases. |
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