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KMID : 0358420070500121752
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Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2007 Volume.50 No. 12 p.1752 ~ p.1756
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Small bowel obstruction in midtrimester of pregnancy
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Park Young-Soo
Park Kyu-Joo
Park Chan-Wook
Park Joong-Shin
Jun Jong-Kwan
Syn Hee-Chul
Lee Kyung-Hee
An So-Jung
Chun Sung-Wook
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Abstract
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Small bowel obstruction in pregnancy is a rare critical condition with high morbidity and mortality. The diagnosis of small bowel obstruction in pregnancy is often delayed because the symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain mimic typical pregnancy-associated complaints. So, a high level of suspicion especially in patients with a history of previous abdominal surgery is essential for early diagnosis. Once the diagnosis is made, surgery should be performed immediately. We present the first case of small bowel obstruction during pregnancy in Korea with a brief review of the literature
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KEYWORD
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Bowel obstruction, Pregnancy
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