Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research
Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation
Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2394-2746
Online ISSN: 2394-2754
CODEN : IJOGCS
Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research (IJOGR) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2014 and is published under auspices of the Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation (IESRF), aim to uplift researchers, scholars, academicians, and professionals in all academic and scientific disciplines. IESRF is dedicated to the transfer of technology and research by publishing scientific journals, research content, providing professional’s membership, and conducting conferences, seminars, and award more...Case Report
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Volume : 9, Issue : 2, Year : 2022
Article Page : 299-301
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijogr.2022.056
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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