@article{Pun_Poudel_Pant_2021, title={Rectal Perforation: A Rare Complication Following Uncomplicated Vaginal Delivery}, volume={19}, url={http://jnhrc.com.np/index.php/jnhrc/article/view/3685}, DOI={10.33314/jnhrc.v19i3.3685}, abstractNote={<p>Rectal perforation during vaginal delivery is an uncommon event. It can cause complications including pelvic abscess and other life threatening illnesses, if not treated early. We here report a 24 years lady presented with a week long history of abdominal pain and fever associated with rectal discharge three weeks after uncomplicated vaginal delivery. Abdominal computed tomography findings suggestive of rectal perforation and revealed a huge pelvic abscess. A pigtail catheter was inserted into the pelvic abscess under transrectal ultrasound guidance and drained successfully. The patient recovered uneventfully and discharged 5 days after admission. <br>Keywords: Pelvic abscess; rectal perforation; uncomplicated vaginal delivery</p&gt;}, number={03}, journal={Journal of Nepal Health Research Council}, author={Pun, Sunita and PoudelAtit and PantPadam Raj}, year={2021}, month={Dec.}, pages={650-651} }