Postpartum Ogilvie syndrome, cause of acute intestinal obstruction

JRSM Open. 2024 May 21;15(5):20542704241244555. doi: 10.1177/20542704241244555. eCollection 2024 May.

Abstract

Ogilvie's syndrome presents as a rare complication in the postpartum period. Prompt diagnosis is crucial to prevent colonic perforation, occurring in 25 to 40% of cases, leading to significant mortality.

Keywords: Post-partum; Syndrome d'Ogilvie; occlusion intestinale aiguë; prise en charge médicale.

Publication types

  • Case Reports