Ogilvie's syndrome following cesarean delivery: the Dubai's case

We present a case of acute colonic pseudo obstruction [Ogilvie's Syndrome] post Cesarean Section in a 35 years old Arabic patient with co-existing systemic lupus erythematosus. Due to developed complications-perforations of the colon and peritonitis, the patient required laparotomy and right hemicolectomy. To our knowledge, this is the first case of Ogilvie's syndrome, reported from the Middle East. The possible etiologic factors, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic work up and treatment are discussed. The need for awareness about the syndrome and early diagnosis is emphasized

In quest of the holy grail-the role of recombinant factor VIIa in postpartum hemorrhage-dubais perspective

In recent years Recombinant Factor VIIa [rFVIIa] has been used off-licence for the treatment of severe coagulopathies associated with postpartum hemorrhage [PPH]. This literature review aims to summarize the scientific knowledge about the role of rFVIIa in obstetric hemorrhage, identifying, comparing, contrasting and synthesizing the available data. The authors look at the topic from the Dubai's perspective