ArticleWorld journal of gastrointestinal surgery2025
Sigmoid and cecal volvulus in pregnancy and puerperium: A systematic review.
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- Early Post-cesarean Section Gangrenous Ileocecal Volvulus in a Primigravida: A Rare Postpartum Complication Case Report.Clinical case reports · 2026Article
- Sigmoid Volvulus in a Pregnant Woman: A Rare Case Report of Intestinal Obstruction During Pregnancy That Requires Prompt Surgical Intervention.Case reports in obstetrics and gynecology · 2026Article
- Caecal Volvulus in Pregnancy: A Rare Cause of Intestinal Obstruction and a Diagnostic Dilemma.Cureus · 2025Article
- Uterine Torsion due to Sigmoid Colon Volvulus in a Pregnant Woman: A Case Report.Clinical case reports · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundCecal and sigmoid volvulus during pregnancy are extremely rare. Symptoms of intestinal obstruction in pregnancy make accurate clinical diagnosis challenging.
aimTo identify predictive factors for early diagnosis and successful treatment and an association between the diagnosis and maternal/neonatal outcomes.
methodsA systematic review of human studies (PubMed, PubMedCentral, Google Scholar) up to October 2024 was conducted per PRISMA guidelines. Data on demographics, clinical features, diagnostics, treatment, and outcomes were analyzed.
resultsAntepartum and postpartum volvulus occurred in 75.5% and 24.5% of cases, respectively, most commonly in the third trimester (70.3%). Nausea was less frequent and obstipation was more common in sigmoid volvulus (
conclusionConstipation was a risk factor for sigmoid volvulus and prior open appendectomy for cecal volvulus. Endoscopy was more often used in sigmoid cases. Gestational age and maternal age did not affect fetal outcomes. Earlier imaging and appropriate surgery were linked to lower mortality. Delay > 24 hours between intervention and delivery increased fetal, but not maternal mortality. Successful endoscopic detorsion eliminated maternal mortality and significantly lowered fetal mortality.
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