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To report a case of cecal perforation due to Ogilvie syndrome following vaginal delivery and underline its significance.

June 21, 2026CureusOpen Access

Spontaneous Postpartum Cecal Perforation After Vaginal Delivery: An Unexpected Life-Threatening Complication of Ogilvie's Syndrome

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To report a case of cecal perforation due to Ogilvie syndrome following vaginal delivery and underline its significance.
Case report of a postpartum woman with Ogilvie syndrome post vaginal delivery.
Patient underwent explorative laparotomy, right hemicolectomy, and ileostomy due to cecal perforation.
Discussion on the diagnostic delay and implications of this rare complication.
Identified delaying diagnosis of cecal perforation led to increased morbidity.
Surgical intervention reduced complications associated with Ogilvie syndrome post vaginal delivery.
Highlight necessity for greater awareness among medical practitioners.

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Case report reveals cecal perforation complications post vaginal delivery, emphasizing need for early diagnosis.

Swetha et al. (2026) studied this question.

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