Spontaneous Caecal Perforation Associated with Ogilvie’s Syndrome Following Vaginal Delivery – A Case Report

Acute pseudo-obstruction of the large bowel, Ogilvie’s syndrome, can occur in the postpartum period following caesarean section which can result in caecal dilatation and may progress to perforation. This is quiet rare following normal vaginal delivery. Only two previous reports have been found in...

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Main Authors: HARISH E, SUNDEEP VK, SIVASAI KRISHNAPRASAD KOLA, DHARMA KUMAR KG
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2014-06-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/4484/9078_CE(Ra1)_F(H)_PF1(PAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(AGAK)_PF2(PN).pdf