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

Kavitha V. Shenoy; Usha N.; T. R. Srinivasan

doi:10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20233663

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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