Nezha Elbahaoui, Oumayma Lahnaoui, Sara Benammi, Mohamd Ouanani, Abdelkader Errougani
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Abstract
Ogilvie's syndrome presents as a rare complication in the postpartum period. Prompt diagnosis is crucial to prevent colonic perforation, occurring in 25 to 40% of cases, leading to significant mortality.
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JRSM Open is a peer reviewed online-only journal that follows the open-access publishing model. It is a companion journal to the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine. The journal publishes research papers, research letters, clinical and methodological reviews, and case reports. Our aim is to inform practice and policy making in clinical medicine. The journal has an international and multispecialty readership that includes primary care and public health professionals.