Third trimester abdominal pregnancy presenting as partial small bowel obstruction in a resource-limited setting: a case report
This case highlights the diagnostic complexity of abdominal pregnancy in low-resource environments, especially when presenting with atypical gastrointestinal symptoms. It underscores the importance of high clinical suspicion, detailed ultrasonographic assessment, and multidisciplinary preparedness in achieving favorable maternal outcomes. Early recognition and appropriate surgical intervention remain key to reducing morbidity and mortality in these rare but high-risk pregnancies.
Authors
- Birhanu Abera Ayana
- Dereje G. Andargie
- Biruk Tesfahun Mengistie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4647-111X)
- Chernet T. Mengistie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0061-6458)
- Tite Ikuzwe
- Febronie Muhorakeye
- Olivier N. Mbarushimana
- Tilksew D. Abebe
Institutions
- Addis Ababa University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-03-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-026-05888-1
- Primary Topic
- Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00