Open AccessNon‐Obstructive Cecal Dilatation and Perforation after Cesarean Section
Author(s) -
Sperling Lene S.,
Schantz Anne L.,
ToftagerLarsen Kim,
øvlisen Bjarni
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
acta obstetricia et gynecologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.401
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1600-0412
pISSN - 0001-6349
DOI - 10.3109/00016349009013309
Subject(s) - medicine , perforation , complication , surgery , materials science , punching , metallurgy
A case of non‐obstructive cecal dilatation and perforation after cesarean section is reported, with a review of the literature on the diagnosis and management of this entity. Fifteen cases have been described. Attention is called to this rare complication and to the accompanying pseudo‐obstructive syndrome, the diagnosis of which is important in order to avoid cecal perforation. Non‐obstructive cecal dilatation is a lifethreatening complication to cesarean section, and immediate surgical intervention is important.