Postoperative acute parotitis after cesarean delivery under spinal anaesthesia: a rare entity

Authors

  • Kavitha V. Shenoy Department of Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Vijaya Medical and Educational Trust, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Usha N. Department of Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Vijaya Medical and Educational Trust, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • T. R. Srinivasan Vijaya Medical and Educational Trust, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20233663

Keywords:

CS, Parotitis, Spinal anaesthesia

Abstract

Postoperative acute painless parotid gland swelling, which is a rare complication has been reported after caesarian section (CS) under neuraxial anaesthesia. Here, we present a parturient who suffered from acute parotitis, which developed after elective repeat CS under spinal anaesthesia.

 

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2023-11-28

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