Pregnancy causes anatomic and physiologic changes in the gastrointestinal tract. Pregnant
women with intestinal disease such as Crohn disease or ulcerative colitis pose a …

Gastrointestinal surgical problems occur in approximately 0.5% to 1% of all pregnancies. 72
Accurate diagnosis and timely surgical management of these conditions can be a difficult …

Gastrointestinal disorders that require surgery occur in 0.5% to 1% of pregnancies [1]. The
diagnosis and timely management of these conditions can be challenging because the …

The objectives of this article are to provide an overview of gastrointestinal surgical
conditions in pregnancy; to review the literature regarding fetal and maternal morbidity and …

Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders constitute one of the most frequent complaints of pregnancy.
Understanding the presentation and the incidence of various GI disorders will optimize the …

Most women with inflammatory bowel disease who desire to become pregnant can expect to
conceive successfully, carry to term, and deliver a healthy infant. However, the management …

Pregnancy is associated with a wide range of physiologic alterations in many organ systems
throughout the body. Perturbations of gastrointestinal motility are common during pregnancy …

Surgical diseases frequently arise in gravid patients, with an estimated 1 in 500 pregnancies
requiring nonobstetric surgical intervention. Evaluation and treatment generally are the …

WHETHER diagnosed as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, chronic nonspecific
inflammatory bowel disease is particularly likely to afflict young adults. It is therefore not at all …

Key elements in the management of gastroenterologic complications during pregnancy are
knowledge of the natural history of the disease process, understanding the effects of …