Delivery following colon interposition.

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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rambam Medical Center and Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel.

Published: November 2003

Background: Colon interposition carries a significant complication rate due to attenuated arterial blood supply, because the interposed colon segment depends on a single vascular pedicle.

Cases: We report for the first time five vaginal deliveries in two women following the operation, illustrating the dilemmas encountered in choosing the delivery method in these patients.

Conclusion: We suggest that vaginal delivery following colon interposition is feasible. If cesarean section has to be performed, extra care must be exercised not to damage the vascular pedicle, particularly when there is a need for mobilizing or palpating the posterior aspect of the uterus.

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