title: Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (Ogilvie's syndrome) with caecal perforation after caesarean section.
abstract: Ogilvie syndrome or acute colonic pseudo-obstruction is characterized by acute dilatation of the colon usually involving caecum and right hemi-colon in the absence of any mechanical obstruction. It is usually associated with an underlying severe illness/infection or surgery, mostly caesarean section and rarely occurs spontaneously. Identification of this condition is important due to the increased risk of bowel ischaemia and perforation particularly with caecal diameter >9 cm. This is a case report of bowel perforation following caesarean section leading to urgent laparotomy.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, University Hospital, Barwon Health, Geelong, VIC, Australia masoum22@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Masoomeh
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Khajehnoori
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, University Hospital, Barwon Health, Geelong, VIC, Australia.
authors.forename: Sonal
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nagra