Acute pseudo-obstruction of the large bowel with caecal perforation following normal vaginal delivery: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Acute pseudo-obstruction of the large bowel following normal vaginal delivery is an extremely rare complication of normal vaginal delivery. It can be fatal if not recognized early. Only one previous report has been found in the Eng...

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Main Authors: Seenath Marlon, Cartlidge David
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-04-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/4/1/123
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spelling doaj-126193147c79470d912de5eaa9351d4f2020-11-25T01:08:06ZengBMCJournal of Medical Case Reports1752-19472010-04-014112310.1186/1752-1947-4-123Acute pseudo-obstruction of the large bowel with caecal perforation following normal vaginal delivery: a case reportSeenath MarlonCartlidge David<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Acute pseudo-obstruction of the large bowel following normal vaginal delivery is an extremely rare complication of normal vaginal delivery. It can be fatal if not recognized early. Only one previous report has been found in the English literature.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>A 36-year old Caucasian, normally fit woman presented with abdominal distension and vomiting five days post-normal vaginal delivery at term. Localised peritonitis in the right iliac fossa developed in the next few days, and caecal perforation was found at laparotomy, without evidence of appendicitis or colitis.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>Although very rare, Ogilvie's syndrome should be considered by obstetricians, general surgeons and general practitioners as a potential cause of vomiting and abdominal pain following normal vaginal delivery. Early recognition and management are essential to minimize the possibility of developing serious complications.</p> http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/4/1/123
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Acute pseudo-obstruction of the large bowel with caecal perforation following normal vaginal delivery: a case report
Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Cartlidge David
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title Acute pseudo-obstruction of the large bowel with caecal perforation following normal vaginal delivery: a case report
title_short Acute pseudo-obstruction of the large bowel with caecal perforation following normal vaginal delivery: a case report
title_full Acute pseudo-obstruction of the large bowel with caecal perforation following normal vaginal delivery: a case report
title_fullStr Acute pseudo-obstruction of the large bowel with caecal perforation following normal vaginal delivery: a case report
title_full_unstemmed Acute pseudo-obstruction of the large bowel with caecal perforation following normal vaginal delivery: a case report
title_sort acute pseudo-obstruction of the large bowel with caecal perforation following normal vaginal delivery: a case report
publisher BMC
series Journal of Medical Case Reports
issn 1752-1947
publishDate 2010-04-01
description <p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Acute pseudo-obstruction of the large bowel following normal vaginal delivery is an extremely rare complication of normal vaginal delivery. It can be fatal if not recognized early. Only one previous report has been found in the English literature.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>A 36-year old Caucasian, normally fit woman presented with abdominal distension and vomiting five days post-normal vaginal delivery at term. Localised peritonitis in the right iliac fossa developed in the next few days, and caecal perforation was found at laparotomy, without evidence of appendicitis or colitis.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>Although very rare, Ogilvie's syndrome should be considered by obstetricians, general surgeons and general practitioners as a potential cause of vomiting and abdominal pain following normal vaginal delivery. Early recognition and management are essential to minimize the possibility of developing serious complications.</p>
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