Small-bowel obstruction in pregnancy after Scopinaro weight reduction operation. A case report

Z Graubard; K M Graham; M Schein

Small-bowel obstruction in pregnancy after Scopinaro weight reduction operation. A case report

S Afr Med J. 1988 Jan 23;73(2):127-8.

Authors

Z Graubard¹, K M Graham, M Schein

Affiliation

¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, J. G. Strijdom Hospital, Johannesburg.

PMID: 3340918

Abstract

A case of small-bowel volvulus occurring during pregnancy after pancreaticobiliary bypass for morbid obesity is presented. The association between pregnancy, previous small-bowel bypass surgery and intestinal volvulus is discussed.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Female
Humans
Intestinal Obstruction / etiology*
Jejunoileal Bypass / adverse effects*
Postoperative Complications
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications / etiology*