Ogilvie's syndrome: a case report.
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.


CONCLUSIONS
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.
Srivastava
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Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hope Hospital, Salford M6 8HD, UK. garima24@doctors.net.uk
Pilkington
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Nallala
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Polson
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Holt
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D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section; D003112:Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D007752:Obstetric Labor, Premature; D011247:Pregnancy; D011262:Pregnancy Trimester, Second; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D014427:Twins