[The significance of electronic CTG for intrauterine volvulus in the 32nd week of gestation].

Intrauterine intestinal volvulus is a difficult diagnosis to make, but has life-threatening implications for the fetus. We present a case of vulvulus without malrotation in a single fetus revealed in the 32nd gestation week in a 44-year-old woman. The presenting complaint of this patient was reduced fetal movements. Ultrasound examination showed a normal result except for a dilated stomach. Doppler ultrasound results were within the normal range. Computed cardiotocography (CTG) showed pathological results for acceleration and suspect values for variability. Short-term variability (STV) was at 2.80 ms. Due to the pathological computed CTG results a Caesarian section was carried out. The newborn received prompt postnatal surgical treatment and continues to be in good overall condition.