Nonobstetric surgical intervention in pregnancy

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Abstract. Nonobstetric surgery during pregnancy is relatively common. This review mainly focuses on common surgical diseases in pregnancy including appendicitis, biliary disease, bowel obstruction, trauma and relevant issues such as timing of surgery, the prevention of preterm labor and fetal monitorisation.

 

 

Key words: Pregnancy, tocolysis, appendicitis, trauma, bowel obstruction

 

 

 

 

Keywords

• Pregnancy, tocolysis, appendicitis, trauma, bowel obstruction

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