Spontaneous Sigmoid Colon Rupture Secondary To Endometriosis In The Third Trimester Of Pregnancy

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 301/2 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 20XX:000)