Ogilvie Syndrome with Cecal Necrosis Following Cesarean Section Due to Twin Pregnancy: A Case Report

Acute colonic pseudo–obstruction or ogilvie syndrome (os) is a rare condition characterized by progressive dilatation of cecum and right colon in the absence of any mechanical obstruction and with possible high mortality rate (1). it usually occurs in a setting of re- cent serious medical illness, severe electrolyte distur- bance or surgical procedure (2). with the increasing rate of cesarean section (c/s), there have been some reports of os among obstetric patients. we present a case of os after an uneventful c/s for twin pregnancy which resulted in cecal nec- rosis.