Timely referral after LSCS outweighs allegation of surgical negligence

Issue - May - 2026, Posted On: 01 May 2026

A patient who underwent a Lower Segment Caesarean Section (LSCS) later developed abdominal pain, distention and discomfort. She was subsequently referred to a higher centre, where exploratory laparotomy was performed and sub-acute intestinal obstruction was diagnosed. Alleging that her intestines had been stitched during the initial caesarean procedure, she filed a complaint claiming negligence.

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