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Coecal volvulus following caesarean section

K L Rasmussen1, M Jønler, C Borre

  • 1Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Viborg Centralsygehus, Denmark.

Zentralblatt Fur Gynakologie
|January 1, 1995
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A rare case of cecal volvulus occurred after a cesarean section. This highlights the need to consider intestinal obstruction during pregnancy and the postpartum period.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

Background:

  • Intestinal obstruction is a rare but serious complication during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
  • Cecal volvulus, a specific type of large bowel obstruction, requires prompt diagnosis and management.

Observation:

  • This report details a unique case of cecal volvulus that developed following a cesarean section.
  • The patient presented with symptoms suggestive of bowel obstruction in the puerperium.

Findings:

  • The diagnosis of cecal volvulus was confirmed postoperatively.
  • Surgical intervention was necessary to address the obstruction.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for intestinal obstruction, including cecal volvulus, in postpartum patients, especially after cesarean delivery.

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  • Early recognition and management are crucial to prevent maternal morbidity and mortality associated with intestinal obstruction in the peripartum period.