A Case of Hypoglycemia following Cesarean Section .
10.4097/kjae.1978.11.3.279
- Author:
Young Hwa MOON
1
;
Chang Jae KWON
Author Information
1. Department of Anesthesiology, Han-il Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Cephalopelvic Disproportion;
Cesarean Section*;
Coma;
Emergencies;
Female;
Hypoglycemia*;
Pregnancy;
Starvation
- From:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
1978;11(3):279-281
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Little has been reported concerning post-operative hypoglycemia in previously asymptomatic individuals. Post-operative hypoglycemic coma is one of the most perplexing problems and must be differentiated from other conditions accompaning coma. We experienced a case of hypoglycemia following emergency cesarean section in primigravida with cephalopelvic disproportion on the fourth post operative day. The comatous state appeared abruptly and developed repeatedly. The causes of post-hypoglycemic coma are discussed and the prolonged starvation before and after operation was suspected to be the cause of coma.
