Primary segmental volvulus of the ileum in a fetus: Case report

Primary intestinal volvulus in a fetus without an underlying cause has been rarely reported. We report a case of fetal primary segmental volvulus of the ileum. A 27-year-old woman was referred at 32 weeks of gestation for evaluation of decreased fetal movement. A fetal ultrasound detected a single,...

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Main Authors: Younglim Kim, Jongyun Hwang, Suk-Bae Moon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-06-01
Series:Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213576615000494