Small bowel volvulus around caesarian section scar adhesions

Abstract Small bowel obstruction secondary to adhesions is a recognized complication of Caesarian section. However, obstruction due to small bowel volvulus caused by adhesions at the Caesarian-section scar has not been reported. We report such a case identified on computed tomography. We review the...

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Published in:	Radiology case reports Vol. 12; no. 3; pp. 504 - 507
Main Authors:	Wright, Adam, MD, Chong, Suzanne, MD, MS, Willatt, Jonathon, MChB
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Netherlands Elsevier 01-09-2017
Subjects:	Caesarian section Case Report Radiology Small bowel obstruction Volvulus Volvulus Caesarian section Small bowel obstruction
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Summary:	Abstract Small bowel obstruction secondary to adhesions is a recognized complication of Caesarian section. However, obstruction due to small bowel volvulus caused by adhesions at the Caesarian-section scar has not been reported. We report such a case identified on computed tomography. We review the literature on small bowel volvulus in pregnant patients and discuss the computed tomography findings.
ISSN:	1930-0433 1930-0433
DOI:	10.1016/j.radcr.2017.04.022