Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a rare entity, and anesthetic management for cesarean section of a patient with this condition can be challenging. We hereby present the anesthetic management of a patient with PPCM complicated with preeclampsia scheduled for cesarean section, along with a mini review of literature. A 24 year-old primigravida with twin gestation was admitted to our hospital w...

A case of omental prolapse presented to us on the fifteenth postoperative day following an uneventful Cesarean section. A rare complication as such questions the safety of peritoneal nonclosure that has been adopted by obstetricians in recent times.

Background. The objective was to determine the prevalence of post-operative infections after cesarean section and identify modifiable risk factors associated with postcesarean section infections. Methods. Retrospective chart review of patients who underwent a cesarean section between January 1, 2013–June 30, 2014 was conducted at an academic institution. Postoperative infection was defined as a...

Background: Pain and shivering are two unpleasant problems in postoperative period. Various techniques are used to alleviate the postoperative shivering and pain.  We compared the preemptive prescription of a single dose of intravenous meperidine and ketorolac on postoperative pain and shivering in patients undergoing cesarean section with spinal anesthesia. Methods: One hundred and ...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Shivering is a cause of discomfort and dissatisfaction in patients undergoing cesarean section. The objective of this study paper was to assess the impact of intrathecal administration of sufentanil on the incidence of shivering after cesarean section. METHOD In a prospective blinded, randomized clinical trial, pregnant women undergoing cesarean section under spinal ...

a uterocutaneous fistula is a rare clinical presentation that occurs following cesarean section and other pelvic operations. there are only a few reports discussing the treatments. we describe a patient with successful surgical management and review the literature. a 25-year-old woman referred to our department 13 months after her first cesarean section. she had a history of an abdominal mass a...

Cesarean deliveries can be associated with moderate to severe postoperative pain. Appropriate management of pain is important because it results in better patient satisfaction, earlier mobilization, and improved maternal-infant bonding. There are many individual options for treatment of pain; however, multimodal analgesic therapy has become the mainstay of treatment. In this article, the epidem...

Title: Prevalence of Adhesions and Associated Postoperative Complications After Cesarean Section in Ghana: A Prospective Cohort Study Authors: Mercy Nuamah ([email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]) Joyce Browne ([email protected]) Alexander Öry ([email protected]) Nelson Damale ([email protected]) Kerstin Klipstein-Grobusch ([email protected]...