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Coexistence of Ogilvie syndrome and rectus sheath hematoma after cesarean section: a rare combination of two potentially life-threatening conditions

Ogilvie syndrome, or acute colonic pseudo-obstruction, occurs in less than 1% of patients undergoing surgery (organ transplant, orthopedic, gynecologic, and urologic surgeries), which increases both morbidity and mortality. Rectus sheath hematoma is another uncommon abdominal pathology, typically arising from trauma, anticoagulation or sudden increase in intra-abdominal pressure. The coexistence of these two entities in the same patient is extremely unusual and can pose significant diagnostic and management challenges.