Sigmoid volvulus as a cause of acute abdomen in the immediate postpartum period

Authors

  • Fernando Noriega Departamento de Obstetricia y Ginecología Hospital Sergio E. Bernales, Lima, Perú
  • Wolf Von Waagner Departamento de Obstetricia y Ginecología Hospital Sergio E. Bernales, Lima, Perú

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31403/rpgo.v46i923

Abstract

A case of sigmoid volvulus is presented in the immediate postpartum period in a patient of 32 years, who had a vaginal delivery, and underwent surgery. A review of current knowledge on this complication is maternal.

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Published

2015-06-14

How to Cite

Noriega, F., & Von Waagner, W. (2015). Sigmoid volvulus as a cause of acute abdomen in the immediate postpartum period. The Peruvian Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 46(4), 354–355. https://doi.org/10.31403/rpgo.v46i923

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Casos Clínicos

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