Spontaneous Sigmoid Colon Rupture Secondary to Endometriosis in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy

Matthew Wollenschlaeger, S. J. Carlan, Jeannie McWhorter, Martha Kuffskie, Mario Madruga
In: Journal of Gynecologic Surgery · 2018 · vol. 34(1) , pp. 40–42 · doi:10.1089/gyn.2017.0061 · W2782246806
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A pregnant woman developed an acute abdomen and fetal distress due to spontaneous sigmoid colon rupture, identified during cesarean section as secondary to endometriosis.

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Background: Endometriosis is a common benign gynecologic condition. When it occurs during pregnancy, the symptoms typically lessen. Endometriosis-associated, spontaneous sigmoid-colon rupture in pregnancy is extremely rare and requires a surgical solution. Case: A woman 30½ weeks pregnant developed an acute abdomen and fetal distress. During a cesarean section, a ruptured sigmoid colon was discovered and a colostomy was placed. Results: Postoperatively, this patient developed exudative bilateral pleural effusions that required thoracentesis. Conclusions: Endometriosis is a rare cause of sigmoid-colon perforation in pregnancy and can occur even when there is no history of endometriosis. (J GYNECOL SURG 34:40)

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