Successful Vaginal Delivery during Acute Small Bowel Obstruction: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Autor: Angela J. Stephens, Stephen M. Wagner, Beth L. Pineles, Eleazar E. Soto
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol 2021 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2090-6684
2090-6692
DOI: 10.1155/2021/6632495
Popis: Small bowel obstruction during pregnancy is rare and can be detrimental to both mother and fetus. In most cases, management eventually involves surgical intervention. Little is known regarding optimal mode of delivery in those with bowel obstruction during pregnancy. We present a case of vaginal delivery during acute small bowel obstruction as well as a review of recent literature regarding mode of delivery in the setting of bowel obstruction. Our case and literature review demonstrates that in pregnancies complicated by small bowel obstruction, successful vaginal delivery can be achieved in those with stable maternal-fetal status.
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