Small Bowel Obstruction in Postpartum Vaginal Delivery due to Prior Abdominal Adhesions Case Report

Authors

Liubin Yang
Lydia Kao

Language

English

Publication Date

1-1-2023

Journal

Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology

DOI

10.1155/2023/6563205

PMID

37025389

PMCID

PMC10072967

PubMedCentral® Posted Date

3-28-2023

PubMedCentral® Full Text Version

Post-print

Abstract

Intestinal obstruction rarely occurs after uncomplicated vaginal deliveries. Here, we present a case of a multiparous woman with a history of prior appendectomy presenting with generalized, nonspecific abdominal pain that was out of proportion to exam findings. Initial abdominal X-ray was nonspecific, and subsequent computed tomography (CT) abdomen showed closed small bowel obstruction requiring surgical repair. We present a case of intestinal obstruction occurring within 24 hours of uncomplicated vaginal delivery with a risk factor of a prior appendectomy surgery and the use of CT abdomen and pelvis to expedite diagnose.

Published Open-Access

yes

Recommended Citation

Liubin Yang and Lydia Kao, "Small Bowel Obstruction in Postpartum Vaginal Delivery due to Prior Abdominal Adhesions Case Report" (2023). Children’s Nutrition Research Center Staff Publications. 279.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/staff_pub/279