Ogilvie's Syndrome. A rare post Caesarian section complication

Ogilvie's Syndrome describes acute colonic pseudo-obstruction with progressive dilatation of the colon without an evident mechanical cause [1, 2]. Of rare occurrence, it has been reported post caesarean section complicating into bowel perforation and ischaemia [2]. Various medical and surgical conditions are associated with Ogilvie's Syndrome. Over half of known cases are preceded by trauma or surgical procedure, most often caesarean section [1]. Little is known about this condition in obstetrics which poses diagnostic as well as therapeutic challenges. We describe a case of Ogilvie's Syndrome following an elective repeat caesarean section necessitating emergency hemicolectomy to avoid colonic perforation.