[Recurrence of Crohn disease, complicated by intestinal perforation, during pregnancy. Discussion of a clinical case]

Minerva Ginecol. 1994 Apr;46(4):209-13.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

We describe a case of Crohn's disease which came up before pregnancy and which is responsible of an acute abdomen picture caused by intestinal reacutation and perforation to the 38th week of amenorrhea. The relations between the disease and the pregnancy state are analyzed from the clinical, diagnostic and therapeutical aspect.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Crohn Disease / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Perforation / etiology*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications*
  • Recurrence