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When Bowel Motility Goes Awry: Ogilvie’s Syndrome Following Relaparotomy for Intra-abdominal Bleeding After Caesarean Section

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (Ogilvie's syndrome) is a rare but potentially life-threatening postoperative complication characterised by massive colonic dilatation without mechanical obstruction. We report the case of a 40-year-old woman who developed Ogilvie's syndrome following relaparotomy for intra-abdominal bleeding after an elective caesarean section. This case highlights the diagnostic challenge of differentiating Ogilvie's syndrome from postoperative ileus and underscores the importance of early recognition to prevent serious complications such as caecal perforation.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.95009

Authors: Leh Ping Sii, Ing Hie Wong, Marcus Kang

Institution: Sibu Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4415355424