Abstract:Background: Although rare, acute gastric dilatation is associated with life threatening complications. While several cases have been documented in various settings, there are very few cases documented in association with gynecological surgeries.Objective: We report a case of acute gastric dilatation with subsequent necrosis and perforation in 35-year-old postpartum patient two days following a primary cesarean section. The patient's medical history was significant for diabetes and intellectual disability. Desp… Show more
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