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Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction after caesarean, an obstetrician nightmare

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Case Report

Author Details : Akshaya AVK*, Shanthi Nalli

Volume : 9, Issue : 2, Year : 2022

Article Page : 299-301

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijogr.2022.056

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Abstract

Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction syndrome is a condition mostly affecting the elderly aged people with comorbidities, can rarely occur in postpartum period after caesarean section resulting in massive colonic dilatation without mechanical obstruction. It may lead to intestinal perforation if not identified and treated earlier. We report a case where a low risk primi underwent emergency LSCS for obstetric indication developed caecal perforation during postoperative period requiring laparotomy.
 

Keywords: Functional bowel obstruction, Post caesarean, Caecal perforation

How to cite : Avk A, Nalli S, Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction after caesarean, an obstetrician nightmare. Indian J Obstet Gynecol Res 2022;9(2):299-301

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