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Ogilvie Syndrome with Caecal Perforation After Caesarean Section

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  1. Aayush Hospitals, Vijayawada, Andhrapradesh, India

    K. Geethadevi, D. Gowthami, U. Chakrapani & R. S. Ramadevi

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Dr. K. Geethadevi is working as Senior Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in Aayush Hospitals, Vijayawada, Andhrapradesh, India. Dr. D. Gowthami is working as a Junior Consultant Gynaecologist in Aayush Hospitals, Vijayawada, Andhrapradesh, India. Dr. U. Chakrapani is working as a Surgical Gastroenterologist in Aayush Hospitals, Vijayawada, Andhrapradesh, India. Dr. R. S Ramadevi is working as a Visiting Consultant in Aayush Hospitals, Vijayawada, Andhrapradesh, India.

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Geethadevi, K., Gowthami, D., Chakrapani, U. et al. Ogilvie Syndrome with Caecal Perforation After Caesarean Section. J Obstet Gynecol India 68, 498–501 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13224-017-1081-5

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