Fatal small bowel perforation complicating intestinal obstruction in pregnancy: A case report

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Case report documents fatal outcomes of intestinal obstruction in pregnancy due to delayed diagnosis, suggesting urgent imaging and surgery.

Fatal outcomes of intestinal obstruction can occur in pregnancy, highlighting risks of delayed diagnosis.
Maternal mortality rates can range from 6% to 10% with fetal mortality reaching 26% due to complications.
Emergency laparotomy and bowel resection are vital interventions, although they may not prevent septic shock.
Adhesions from prior surgeries are a leading cause of intestinal obstruction in pregnant women.

Omullo et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Case report documents fatal outcomes of intestinal obstruction in pregnancy due to delayed diagnosis, suggesting urgent imaging and surgery.