A case of intestinal obstruction with sigmoid colon volvulus in a 14-weeks pregnant woman is presented. This is a rare complication of difficult diagnosis; and the case reported was due to an internal hernia. Some aspects of pathophysiology and diagnosis are discussed.

A case of intestinal obstruction with sigmoid colon volvulus in a 14-weeks pregnant woman is presented. This is a rare complication of difficult diagnosis; and the case reported was due to an internal hernia. Some aspects of pathophysiology and diagnosis are discussed.