Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction after emergency lower segment caesarian section: a case report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO) is rare condition due to acute dilation of large bowel without any mechanical obstruction. It is usually found in patients with severe illness, trauma and surgical procedures; of which caesarian section is most common operation associated with it. It creates a diagnostic dilemma and caries high mortality if not managed early and appropriately with multidisciplinary approach. Here, I present a case report of ACPO developed after emergency lower segment caesarian section (LSCS).
Author: Deepti Sharma
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4407958202