Postpartum Sigmoid Volvulus: A Case Report
Published: 2021-04-01
Page: 28-32
Issue: 2021 - Volume 4 [Issue 1]
Abdelillah El Bakouri
Department of Visceral Surgical Emergencies, University Hospital Center Ibn Rochd, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.
El Batloussi Yousra *
Department of General Surgery, University Hospital Center Ibn Rochd, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.
Fakhri Yassine
Department of General Surgery, University Hospital Center Ibn Rochd, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.
Mounir Bouali
Department of Visceral Surgical Emergencies, University Hospital Center Ibn Rochd, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.
Fatimazahra Bensardi
Department of Visceral Surgical Emergencies, University Hospital Center Ibn Rochd, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.
Khalid El Hattabi
Department of Visceral Surgical Emergencies, University Hospital Center Ibn Rochd, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.
Abdelaziz Fadil
Department of Visceral Surgical Emergencies, University Hospital Center Ibn Rochd, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Sigmoid volvulus is a rare complication of pregnancy and the puerperium.A case of a35-year-old patient, gravida 1, para 1, recently delivered her foetus with caesarean section. Her postoperative period was complicated by abdominal distension, bilious vomiting and absolute constipation and the ultimate diagnosis of sigmoid volvulus. The patient was surgically treated by sigmoidectomy and potoperative medications ; and discharged 8 days postoperatively. Conclusion: Prompt surgical evaluation of an acute abdomen during the postpartum period is important; delayed diagnosis and poor treatment can lead to significant maternal morbidity and mortality.
Keywords: Intestinal volvulus, Puerperium, Surgery