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Perforation of the sigmoid colon during pregnancy: a rare complication of endometriosis. Case report

Loverro G et al., 1977

British journal of obstetrics and gynaecology, 84(7), 548-550

DOI 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1977.tb12644.x PMID 911713 Source

Abstract

Perforation of the sigmoid colon in a 28-year-old woman during the 37th week of pregnancy is reported. There was almost complete replacement of the bowel wall by endometriotic tissue showing extensive decidualization of its stroma. This appears to be a very rare complication of endometriosis and the effects of pregnancy upon endometriosis are briefly reviewed.

Topics

Endometriosis > Pathophysiology > {Mechanisms}Pregnancy > Complications > {Endometriosis-Related}
sigmoid colon perforation endometriosis pregnancy, bowel endometriosis pregnancy complications, intestinal perforation endometriosis third trimester, decidualized endometriosis bowel wall, rare endometriosis complications pregnancy, endometriosis colon rupture, pregnancy effects on endometriosis, severe bowel endometriosis outcomes

Cite this article

Loverro, G., Cormio, G., Greco, P., Altomare, D., Putignano, G., & Slevaggi, L. (1999). Perforation of the Sigmoid Colon During Pregnancy: A Rare Complication of Endometriosis. *British journal of obstetrics and gynaecology*, *84*(7), 548-550.

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