Fetal volvulus: is emergency surgery the only option?—a single-center case series and management considerations

Key Points

• This research investigates the management options for fetal volvulus and the scenarios under which emergency surgery may be necessary.
• Conducted a case series analysis at a single center.
• Examined cases of fetal volvulus presenting at varying gestational ages.
• Assessed clinical courses and management decisions made based on fetal stability.
• In stable cases at extreme prematurity, conservative observation was considered.
• Advanced gestational ages showed a tendency toward delivery and surgical management when fetal deterioration occurred.
• No standardized treatment recommendations could be established due to small cohort size.

Abstract