Intestinal necrosis in the context of torsion in a pregnant woman: A case report study

Abstract

Introduction and importance

Bowel obstruction is known as an increasing complication during pregnancy. This case report showed a pregnant woman with intestinal necrosis in the context of torsion.

Case presentation

A 33-year-old Asian woman, primigravida at 25 weeks and 4 days gestation, presented to hospital with a history of nausea and epigastric pain. Patient’ past medical history showed usual evaluating abdominal pain with vaginal bleeding and leaking of fluid in her obstetric history.

Clinical discussion

The patient was discharged from hospital in a good general condition one week after the surgery. A full-term infant weighted 3000 g was delivered by caesarean section in 39 weeks gestational age with 1–5 minute Apgar scores of 7–10.

Conclusion

The aim of the study is to report a new case of intestinal necrosis in a pregnant woman.