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Ogilvie's syndrome: a case report.

Srivastava G, Pilkington A, Nallala D, Polson DW, Holt E

Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hope Hospital, Salford M6 8HD, UK. garima24@doctors.net.uk

OBJECTIVE: Ogilvies syndrome (OS) is a rare condition in obstetrics but occurs most commonly after caesarean section. Mortality rates from OS can be as high as 36-50% when bowel perforation or ischemia develops which highlights the early recognition of this condition. Early diagnosis is therefore essential to prevent serious morbidity and mortality. CONCLUSION: We, therefore report a case of OS after caesarean section in which early detection by senior clinicians resulted in successful management of the condition and an excellent outcome.

Published 17 September 2007 in Arch Gynecol Obstet, 276(5): 555-7.
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